Proverbs 12:24
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24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 17:10-11
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10 A reproof enters deeper into a wise man
than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 20:6
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6 Most men will proclaim everyone his own goodness,
but who can find a faithful man?
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
scatters away all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:30
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30 The blows of a wound cleanse away evil,
so do stripes the inward parts of the heart.
Proverbs 22:11
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11 He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips
the king will be his friend.
Proverbs 25:2
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2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,
but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
Proverbs 25:5
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5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 28:21
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21 To show partiality is not good,
because for a morsel of bread that man will transgress.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:19
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19 A servant will not be corrected by words,
for though he understands he will not answer.
Proverbs 29:21
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21 He who delicately brings up his servant from a child
will have him as a son in the end.
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