A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;(A)
    those who anger him forfeit their lives.(B)

It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool(C) is quick to quarrel.(D)

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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.

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

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