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Proverbs 16:12-14
1599 Geneva Bible

12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is stablished [a]by justice.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and the king loveth him that speaketh right things.

14 The wrath of a king is as [b]messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:12 They are appointed by God to rule according to equity and justice.
  2. Proverbs 16:14 That is, he findeth out many means to execute his wrath.
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