10 A divine (A)decision is in the lips of the king;
His mouth should not [a]err in judgment.

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  1. Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.

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(A)A king who sits on the throne of justice
[a]Disperses all evil with his eyes.

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  1. Proverbs 20:8 Or Sifts

26 A (A)wise king winnows the wicked,
And [a]drives the (B)threshing wheel over them.

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  1. Proverbs 20:26 Lit turns

28 [a]Loyalty and (A)truth preserve the king,
And he upholds his throne by [b]righteousness.

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  1. Proverbs 20:28 Lit Covenant loyalty
  2. Proverbs 20:28 Lit Covenant loyalty

14 If a (A)king judges the poor with truth,
His (B)throne will be established forever.

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