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An angry king is like a roaring lion.
    Making him angry may cost you your life.

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A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;(A)
    those who anger him forfeit their lives.(B)

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When a king sits on his throne to judge,
    he knows evil when he sees it.

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When a king sits on his throne to judge,(A)
    he winnows out all evil with his eyes.(B)

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26 A wise king sorts out the evil people,
    and he punishes them as they deserve.

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26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
    he drives the threshing wheel over them.(A)

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28 Loyalty and truth keep a king in power;
    he continues to rule if he is loyal.

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28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love(A) his throne is made secure.(B)

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