Proverbs 14:28
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28 In a multitude of people is a king’s splendor,
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 insightfully,
But his fury 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 wickedness,
For in righteousness a (A)throne is established.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks uprightly is loved.
14 The wrath of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will atone for it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the [a](B)late rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Spring
Proverbs 17:7
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7 (A)Excellent lips are not fitting for a [a]wicked fool,
Even less are (B)lying lips for a noble man.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 One who rejects wisdom in rebellion against God
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 roar of a lion;
He who provokes him to anger (A)sins against his own soul.
Proverbs 20:8
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:8 Or Sifts
Proverbs 20:26
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Proverbs 20:28
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28 Lovingkindness and (A)truth will guard the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Proverbs 21:1
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Salvation Belongs to Yahweh
21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of Yahweh;
He (A)turns it wherever He pleases.
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