² The king’s rage is like a lion’s growl.
Whoever intrudes on him endangers his life.

⁸ When a king sits on his throne as judge,
he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

²⁶ A wise king winnows out the wicked.
He rolls the threshing wheel over them.

²⁸ Mercy and truth protect a king,
and he maintains his throne with mercy.