Proverbs 14:28
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28 A king is honored when he has many people to rule.
But a prince is ruined if he has none.
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Foolish people should not be proud.
And rulers should not be liars!
Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many people want to please a leader.
And everyone is friends with those who give gifts.
Proverbs 23:1-3
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23 If you sit down to eat with a ruler,
notice the food that is in front of you.
2 Control yourself
if you have a big appetite.
3 Don’t be greedy for his fine foods.
He might use that rich food to trick you.
Proverbs 25:15
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15 With patience you can convince a ruler.
And a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.
Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a country is disobedient, it has one ruler after another.
But when it is led by a man with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
then all his officers will become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many people want to be heard by a ruler.
But fairness comes from the Lord.
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