² The terror of a king is like ^(A)the growling of a lion;
    whoever provokes him to anger ^(B)forfeits his life.

^14 (A)A king's wrath is a messenger of death,
    and a wise man will ^(B)appease it.
^15 (C)In the light of a king's face there is life,
    and his ^(D)favor is like ^(E)the clouds that bring the spring rain.

¹⁵ Like ^(A)a roaring lion or ^(B)a charging bear
    is ^(C)a wicked ruler over a poor people.