Proverbs 20:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.(A)
Proverbs 20:2
Common English Bible
2 A king is as terrifying as a lion’s growl.
Those who anger him may lose their life.
Proverbs 20:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 A king sitting on a throne to judge
separates out all evil with his eyes.(A)
Proverbs 20:8
Common English Bible
8 A king who sits on his judgment throne
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:26
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:26
Common English Bible
26 A wise king sifts out the wicked,
and runs them over with a wheel.
Proverbs 20:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
Proverbs 20:28
Common English Bible
28 Kindness and faithfulness protect the king;
he supports his throne by kindness.
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