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 23:1-3
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23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
consider carefully what[a] is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you have a big[b] appetite;
3 don’t desire his choice food,(A)
for that food is deceptive.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:1 Or who
- Proverbs 23:2 Lit you are the master of an
Proverbs 24:21-22
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21 My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king,(A)
and don’t associate with rebels,[a]
22 for destruction from them will come suddenly;
who knows what distress these two can bring?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:21 Or those given to change
Proverbs 25:2-7
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2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter(A)
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
3 As the heaven is high and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.
4 Remove impurities from silver,(B)
and a vessel will be produced[a] for a silversmith.(C)
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,(D)
and his throne will be established in righteousness.(E)
6 Don’t brag about yourself before the king,
and don’t stand in the place of the great;
7 for it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here!”
than to demote you in plain view of a noble.[b](F)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:4 Lit will come out; Ex 32:24
- Proverbs 25:7 Lit you before a noble whom your eyes see
Proverbs 25:15
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15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(A)
Proverbs 28:2-3
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2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,(A)
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:3 LXX reads A wicked man
Proverbs 28:15-16
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16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(C)
Proverbs 29:4
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4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)
but a man who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to lies,(A)
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
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14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.(A)
Proverbs 29:26
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