² The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion: He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

³⁶ But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death."

¹² The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.

²³ Then king Solomon swore by Yahweh, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not spoken this word against his own life.

³⁸ even the censers of these sinners against their own lives; and let them be made beaten plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before Yahweh; therefore they are holy; and they shall be a sign to the children of Israel.

¹⁴ The king's wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

⁴ If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

¹⁰ They will walk after Yahweh, Who will roar like a lion; For he will roar, and the children will come trembling from the west.

⁸ The lion has roared. Who will not fear? The Lord Yahweh has spoken. Who can but prophesy?

¹⁰ You have devised shame to your house, by cutting off many peoples, and have sinned against your soul.