Proverbs 14:28
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28 In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:35
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35 The king’s favor is toward a (A)servant who acts wisely,
But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 16:10
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
Proverbs 16:12-15
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12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
For a (A)throne is established on righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the [a](B)spring rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Lit latter
Proverbs 17:7
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance
Proverbs 17:11
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11 A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 19:12
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Proverbs 20:2
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2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;
He who provokes him to anger [a](A)forfeits his own life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:2 Lit sins against
Proverbs 20:8
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:8 Or Sifts
Proverbs 20:26
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:26 Lit turns
Proverbs 20:28
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:28 Lit Covenant loyalty
- Proverbs 20:28 Lit Covenant loyalty
Proverbs 21:1
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On Life and Conduct
21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;
He (A)turns it wherever He wishes.
Proverbs 22:11
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:11 Lit has grace on his lips
Proverbs 23:1-3
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On Life and Conduct
23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Consider carefully [a]what is before you,
2 And put a knife to your throat
If you are a (A)man of great appetite.
3 Do not (B)desire his delicacies,
For it is deceptive food.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:1 Or who
Proverbs 24:21-22
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21 My son, [a](A)fear the Lord and the king;
Do not associate with those who are given to change,
22 For their (B)calamity will rise suddenly,
And who knows the ruin that comes from both of them?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:21 Or reverence
Proverbs 25:2-7
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2 It is the glory of God to (A)conceal a matter,
But the glory of (B)kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the (C)dross from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the (D)smith;
5 Take away the (E)wicked before the king,
And his (F)throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Do not claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;
7 For (G)it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:15
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Lit length of anger
Proverbs 28:2-3
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2 By the transgression of a land (A)many are its princes,
But (B)by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
3 A (C)poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is like a driving rain [a]which leaves no food.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:3 Lit and there is no bread
Proverbs 28:15-16
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15 Like a (A)roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a (B)wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A (C)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 29:4
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4 The (A)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
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Proverbs 29:26
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:26 Lit face
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