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Proverbs 29:12-14
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12 A ruler who listens to lies
    will have corrupt officials.
13 The poor and all who abuse them
must each depend on God
    for light.
14 Kings who are fair to the poor
    will rule a long time.

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Proverbs 29:12-14
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12 If a ruler(A) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.(B)

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
    The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.(C)

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
    his throne will be established forever.(D)

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