Holy Scripture
Proverbs 20:2
A church father on this verse
“In this place it openly speaks of Christ as the king, for the one who irritates Christ with [his] sin, sins against his own soul.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
2The threat of a king differs not from the rage of a lion; And he that provokes him sins against his own soul.
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In context
1Wine is an intemperate thing, and strong drink full of violence: But every fool is entangled with them.
— Proverbs 20:2 —
3It is a glory to a man to turn aside from railing; But every fool is entangled with such matters.
4A sluggard when reproached is not ashamed: So also he who borrows corn in harvest.