Proverbs 20:2

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The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it.

The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion but his favor is like dew upon the grass.

If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.

They will follow Jehovah! He will roar like a lion. When he roars, his children will come trembling from the west.

The lion has roared. Who will not fear? The Lord Jehovah has spoken! Who will not prophesy?

But he who sins against me wrongs himself. All who hate me love death.

King Solomon took an oath by Jehovah, saying: May God's punishment be on me if Adonijah does not give payment for these words with his life.

This caused the king to be angry. In fact he became furious! He commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.