Proverbs 14:28
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In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in a lack of people is a [pretentious] prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:35
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The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,
But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
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A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative];
His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment.(A)
Proverbs 16:13-15
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Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
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The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death,
But a wise man will appease it.
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In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud bringing the spring rain.
Proverbs 19:12
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The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.(A)
Proverbs 20:2
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The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Proverbs 20:8
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A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
Proverbs 20:26
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A wise king sifts out the wicked [from among the good]
And drives the [threshing] wheel over them [to separate the chaff from the grain].
Proverbs 20:28
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Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Proverbs 21:1
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On Life and Conduct
21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;
He turns it whichever way He wishes.(A)
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 22:29
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Do you see a man skillful and experienced in his work?
He will stand [in honor] before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.
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 25:2-3
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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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:3 The ancient rabbis explained this as a reference to the countless details of government that are a king’s responsibility.
Proverbs 25:4-5
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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].(A)
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Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:6-7
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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.(A)
Proverbs 29:4
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The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:14
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If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 31:4-7
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It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Or for rulers to desire strong drink,(A)
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Otherwise they drink and forget the law and its decrees,
And pervert the rights and justice of all the afflicted.
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Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away,
And wine to him whose life is bitter.
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Let him drink and forget his poverty
And no longer remember his trouble.
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