Proverbs 22:11
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He who loves purity of heart
And whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend.
Proverbs 23:1-3
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On Life and Conduct
23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Consider carefully what is [set] before you;
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For you will put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of great appetite.
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Do not desire his delicacies,
For it is deceptive food [offered to you with questionable motives].
Proverbs 24:21-22
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My son, fear the Lord and the king;
And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],
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For their tragedy will rise suddenly,
And who knows the punishment that both [the Lord and the king] will bring on the rebellious?
Proverbs 25:2-7
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.(A)
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As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the hearts and minds of kings are [a]unsearchable.
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Take away the dross from the silver,
And there comes out [the pure metal for] a vessel for the silversmith [to shape].(B)
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Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
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Do not be boastfully ambitious and claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;
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For it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.(C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:3 The ancient rabbis explained this as a reference to the countless details of government that are a king’s responsibility.
Proverbs 25:15
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By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].(A)
Proverbs 28:2-3
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When a land does wrong, it has many princes,
But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
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A poor man who oppresses and exploits the lowly
Is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.(A)
Proverbs 28:15-16
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Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],
But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.
Proverbs 29:4
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The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:12
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If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
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If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 29:26
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Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.
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