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Proverbs 20:28-30
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28 (A)Mercy and truth preserve the king,
And by [a]lovingkindness he upholds his throne.

29 The glory of young men is their strength,
And (B)the splendor of old men is their gray head.

30 Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,
As do stripes the [b]inner depths of the heart.

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  1. Proverbs 20:28 mercy
  2. Proverbs 20:30 Lit. rooms of the belly
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Proverbs 20:28-30
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28 (A)Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king,
    and by steadfast love his (B)throne is upheld.
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
    but (C)the splendor of old men is their gray hair.
30 (D)Blows that wound cleanse away evil;
    strokes make clean (E)the innermost parts.

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