Proverbs 22:29
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29 Do you see a man skilful in his work?
he will stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 24:5-6
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5 A wise man is mightier than a strong man,[a]
and a man of knowledge than he who has strength;
6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
and in abundance of counselors there is victory.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb is in strength
Proverbs 24:27
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27 Prepare your work outside,
get everything ready for you in the field;
and after that build your house.
Proverbs 25:4-5
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4 Take away the dross from the silver,
and the smith has material for a vessel;
5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:15
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15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Proverbs 29:4
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4 By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who exacts gifts ruins it.
Proverbs 29:14
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14 If a king judges the poor with equity
his throne will be established for ever.
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