² Roaring like the lion is the dreaded anger of a king;
    he who provokes him forfeits his life.^[a]

⁸ A king who sits on the throne of judgment
    winnows all evil with his eyes.

²⁶ A wise king winnows the wicked,
    and he will drive a wheel over them.

²⁸ Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king,
    and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.