Proverbs 20:2-3

New King James Version

²The ^[a]wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.

³^(A)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.

Proverbs 20:2-3

New International Version

²A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;^(A)
those who anger him forfeit their lives.^(B)

³It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
but every fool^(C) is quick to quarrel.^(D)

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)