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Proverbs 20:2
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2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion.
    He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

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Proverbs 20:2
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2 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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Proverbs 20:2
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2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

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Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
    scatters away all evil with his eyes.

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

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Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

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Proverbs 20:26
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26 A wise king winnows out the wicked,
    and drives the threshing wheel over them.

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

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Proverbs 20:26
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26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

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Proverbs 20:28
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28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
    His throne is sustained by love.

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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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Proverbs 20:28
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28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

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