Proverbs 19:12
Context| NETBible | A king’s wrath is like 1 the roar of a lion, 2 but his favor is like dew on the grass. 3 |
| XREF | 2Sa 23:4; Es 7:8; Ps 72:6; Pr 16:14,15; Pr 20:2; Pr 28:15; Ec 8:4; Da 2:12,13; Da 3:19-23; Da 5:19; Da 6:24; Ho 14:5; Lu 12:4,5 |
| NET © Notes |
1 sn The verse contrasts the “rage” of the king with his “favor” by using two similes. The first simile presents the king at his most dangerous – his anger (e.g., 20:2; Amos 3:4). The second simile presents his favor as beneficial for life (e.g., 16:14-15; 28:15). 2 tn Heb “is a roaring like a lion.” 3 sn The proverb makes an observation about a king’s power to terrify or to refresh. It advises people to use tact with a king. |
