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12 The king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion,
    but his favor, like dew on the grass.[a](A)

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  1. 19:12 An observation on the exercise of royal power. Both images suggest royal attitudes are beyond human control. Colon A is a variant of 20:2a and colon B of 16:15b.

12 A king’s anger is like the growling of a lion,
    but his favor is like dew on the grass.

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12 The king's anger is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like welcome rain.

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12 A (A)king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like (B)dew on the grass.

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12 A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion,(A)
    but his favor is like dew(B) on the grass.(C)

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