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Proverbs 14:28
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28 In (A)a multitude of people is the glory of a king,
    but without people a prince is ruined.

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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.

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Proverbs 14:28
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28 A large population is a king’s glory,
    but without subjects a prince is ruined.(A)

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Proverbs 17:7
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7 Fine speech is not (A)becoming to a fool;
    still less is (B)false speech to a prince.

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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.

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Proverbs 17:7
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7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
    how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)

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Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,[a]
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives (A)gifts.

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  1. Proverbs 19:6 Or of a noble
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Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many seek favor from rulers;
    everyone befriends a gift giver.

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Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many curry favor with a ruler,(A)
    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

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Proverbs 23:1-3
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23 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
    observe carefully what[a] is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
    if you are given to appetite.
3 (A)Do not desire his delicacies,
    for they are deceptive food.

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  1. Proverbs 23:1 Or who
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
    carefully consider what is in front of you.
2 Place a knife at your throat
    to control your appetite.
3 Don’t long for the ruler’s delicacies;
    the food misleads.

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23 When you sit to dine with a ruler,
    note well what[a] is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
    if you are given to gluttony.
3 Do not crave his delicacies,(A)
    for that food is deceptive.

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Proverbs 25:15
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15 With (A)patience a ruler may be persuaded,
    and a soft tongue will break a bone.

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Proverbs 25:15
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15 A commander can be persuaded with patience,
    and a tender tongue can break a bone.

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Proverbs 25:15
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15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,(A)
    and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(B)

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Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a land transgresses, (A)it has many rulers,
    but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
    its stability will long continue.

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Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a land rebels, there are many leaders;
    but a person with understanding brings order.

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Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
    but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

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Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
    all his officials will be wicked.

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Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to lies,
    those who serve him will be wicked.

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12 If a ruler(A) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.(B)

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Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many (A)seek the face of a ruler,
    but it is from the Lord that a man (B)gets justice.

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26 Many seek access to the ruler,
    but justice comes from the Lord.

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26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,(A)
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(B)

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