Translation Comparison

Proverbs 20:2

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 20:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Proverbs 20:2 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
American Standard VersionASV	The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	As the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king: he that provoketh him, sinneth against his own soul.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
English Revised VersionERV	The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoever provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
World English BibleWEB	The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	The fear of a king is a growl as of a young lion, He who is causing him to be wroth is wronging his soul.
American King James VersionAKJV	The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

As the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king: he that provoketh him, sinneth against his own soul.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

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

English Revised Version

ERV

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

The fear of a king is a growl as of a young lion, He who is causing him to be wroth is wronging his soul.

American King James Version

AKJV

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.