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

A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.

Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by righteousness.

or else the Lord will see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from them.

take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Like a dog that returns to its vomit is a fool who reverts to his folly.

If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

If a king judges the poor with equity, his throne will be established forever.

Do not add to his words, or else he will rebuke you, and you will be found a liar.

the strutting rooster, the he-goat, and a king striding before his people.

The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:

Her husband is known in the city gates, taking his seat among the elders of the land.

When goods increase, those who eat them increase; and what gain has their owner but to see them with his eyes?

A man may beget a hundred children, and live many years; but however many are the days of his years, if he does not enjoy life's good things, or has no burial, I say that a stillborn child is better off than he.

Do not be terrified; go from his presence, do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he does whatever he pleases.

Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

So I said, "Wisdom is better than might; yet the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heeded."

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for that is the whole duty of everyone.

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine,

Draw me after you, let us make haste. The king has brought me into his chambers. We will exult and rejoice in you; we will extol your love more than wine; rightly do they love you.