[19:12] 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).
[19:12] 2 tn Heb “is a roaring like a lion.”
[19:12] 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.
