Proverbs 14:28
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28 A king’s glory is a large population,
but a dwindling people is a ruler’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:35
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35 The king favors an insightful servant,
but is furious at a shameful one.
Proverbs 16:10
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10 A king’s speech is like an oracle;
in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.
Proverbs 16:12-15
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12 Kings detest wicked deeds,
for their thrones are founded on righteousness.
13 Kings favor those with righteous lips;
they love words of integrity.
14 The king’s anger is a messenger of death;
the wise will calm him.
15 There’s life in the light of the king’s face.
His favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Too much talking isn’t right for a fool;
even less so false speech for an honorable person.
Proverbs 17:11
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11 Evil people seek only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
Proverbs 19:12
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12 A raging king roars like a lion;
his favor is like the dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
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2 A king is as terrifying as a lion’s growl.
Those who anger him may lose their life.
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king who sits on his judgment throne
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:26
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26 A wise king sifts out the wicked,
and runs them over with a wheel.
Proverbs 20:28
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28 Kindness and faithfulness protect the king;
he supports his throne by kindness.
Proverbs 21:1
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21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;
he directs it wherever he wants.
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