Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 20:2 in English Standard Version "The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life." Nu 16:38 As for the censers of these men who have sinned at the cost of their lives, let them be made into hammered plates as a covering for the altar, for they offered them before the Lord, and they became holy. Thus they shall be a sign to the people of Israel.” Pr 8:36 but he who fails to find me injures himself; all who hate me love death.” Pr 19:12 A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. Hab 2:10 You have devised shame for your house by cutting off many peoples; you have forfeited your life.