Proverbs 14:28

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In a multitude of people is a king’s splendor,

But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.

Proverbs 14:34

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Righteousness exalts a nation,

But sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:35

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The king’s favor is toward a ^aservant who acts insightfully,

But his fury is toward him who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 16:10

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A divine ^adecision is in the lips of the king;

His mouth should not ¹err in judgment.

Proverbs 16:12-15

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It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,

For in righteousness a ^athrone is established.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings,

And he who speaks uprightly is loved.

The wrath of a king is like messengers of death,

But a wise man will atone for it.

In the light of a king’s face is life,

And his favor is like a cloud with the ¹^alate rain.

Proverbs 19:6

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^aMany will seek the favor of a noble man,

And everyone is a friend to a man who ^bgives gifts.

Proverbs 19:12

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The ^aking’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,

But his favor is like ^bdew on the grass.

Proverbs 20:2

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The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion;

He who provokes him to anger ^asins against his own soul.

Proverbs 20:8

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^aA king who sits on the throne of justice

¹Disperses all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 20:26

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A ^awise king winnows the wicked,

And turns the ^bthreshing wheel over them.

Proverbs 20:28

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Lovingkindness and ^atruth will guard the king,

And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.