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The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar;
    to rouse his anger is to risk your life.

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A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;(A)
    those who anger him forfeit their lives.(B)

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When a king sits in judgment, he weighs all the evidence,
    distinguishing the bad from the good.

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When a king sits on his throne to judge,(A)
    he winnows out all evil with his eyes.(B)

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26 A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat,
    then runs his threshing wheel over them.

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26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
    he drives the threshing wheel over them.(A)

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28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
    his throne is made secure through love.

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28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love(A) his throne is made secure.(B)

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