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Proverbs 14:28
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Proverbs 14:28
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28 In a multitude of people is the glory of a king,
but without people a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:28
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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)
Proverbs 17:7
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Proverbs 17:7
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7 Fine speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
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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)
Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,
and every one is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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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 a man given to appetite.
3 Do not desire his delicacies,
for they are deceptive food.
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 25:15
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Proverbs 25:15
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15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Proverbs 25:15
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Proverbs 25:15
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Proverbs 28:2
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Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a land transgresses
it has many rulers;
but with men of understanding and knowledge
its stability will long continue.
Proverbs 28:2
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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.
Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but from the Lord a man gets justice.
Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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