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Proverbs 20:2-4
GOD’S WORD Translation

2 The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion.
Whoever makes him angry forfeits his life.
3 Avoiding a quarrel is honorable.
After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight.

4 A lazy person does not plow in the fall.[a]
He looks for something in the harvest but finds nothing.

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  1. 20:4 Fall   was the start of the planting season in Palestine.
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Proverbs 20:2-4
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2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;(A)
    those who anger him forfeit their lives.(B)

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

4 Sluggards(E) do not plow in season;
    so at harvest time they look but find nothing.(F)

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