Proverbs 14:28
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28 A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
Proverbs 14:35
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35 A king favors a wise servant,(A)
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
Proverbs 16:10
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:13-15
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13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.(A)
15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Proverbs 19:12
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Proverbs 20:2
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2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.(A)
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king sitting on a throne to judge
sifts out all evil with his eyes.(A)
Proverbs 20:26
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Proverbs 20:28
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28 Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
Proverbs 21:1
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21 A king’s heart is like streams of water in the Lord’s hand:
He directs it wherever He chooses.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
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11 The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:29
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29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.(A)
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