Proverbs 14:28
Authorized (King James) Version
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour:
but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Proverbs 14:28
21st Century King James Version
28 In a multitude of people is the honor of the king, but the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
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Proverbs 14:35
Authorized (King James) Version
35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant:
but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14:35
21st Century King James Version
35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
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Proverbs 16:10
Authorized (King James) Version
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:
his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Proverbs 16:10
21st Century King James Version
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
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Proverbs 16:12-15
Authorized (King James) Version
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;
and they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:
but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life;
and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Proverbs 16:12-15
21st Century King James Version
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s countenance there is life, and his favor is as a cloud of latter rain.
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Proverbs 17:7
Authorized (King James) Version
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool:
much less do lying lips a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
21st Century King James Version
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool, much less do lying lips a prince.
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Proverbs 17:11
Authorized (King James) Version
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion:
therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
21st Century King James Version
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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Proverbs 19:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion;
but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 19:12
21st Century King James Version
12 The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion, but his favor is as dew upon the grass.
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Proverbs 20:2
Authorized (King James) Version
2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion:
whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
Proverbs 20:2
21st Century King James Version
2 The wrath of a king is as the roaring of a lion; whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
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Proverbs 20:8
Authorized (King James) Version
8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment
scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
21st Century King James Version
8 A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
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Proverbs 20:26
Authorized (King James) Version
26 A wise king scattereth the wicked,
and bringeth the wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:26
21st Century King James Version
26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and driveth the wheel over them.
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Proverbs 20:28
Authorized (King James) Version
28 Mercy and truth preserve the king:
and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Proverbs 20:28
21st Century King James Version
28 Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by mercy.
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Proverbs 21:1
Authorized (King James) Version
21 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water:
he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Proverbs 21:1
21st Century King James Version
21 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord; as the rivers of water, He turneth it whithersoever He will.
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