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A wise man has great power;
    and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
for by wise guidance you wage your war;
    and victory is in many advisors.

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Saying Twenty-Two

A wise man is strong;
    yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
For by wise counsel you will wage your war,
    and in multitude of counselors there is safety.

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27 Prepare your work outside,
    and get your fields ready.
    Afterwards, build your house.

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27 Prepare your work outside,
    and make it fit for yourself in the field;
    and afterwards build your house.

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Take away the dross from the silver,
    and material comes out for the refiner;
Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.

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Take away the dross from the silver,
    and there will come forth a vessel for the refiner.
Take away the wicked from before the king,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.

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15 By patience a ruler is persuaded.
    A soft tongue breaks the bone.

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15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,
    and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

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The king by justice makes the land stable,
    but he who takes bribes tears it down.

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The king establishes the land by judgment,
    but he who receives bribes overthrows it.

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14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
    his throne shall be established forever.

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14 The king who faithfully judges the poor,
    his throne will be established forever.

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