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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 14:28; Proverbs 14:35; Proverbs 16:10; Proverbs 16:12-15; Proverbs 17:7; Proverbs 17:11; Proverbs 19:12; Proverbs 20:2; Proverbs 20:8; Proverbs 20:26; Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 21:1; Proverbs 22:11; Proverbs 23:1-3; Proverbs 24:21-22; Proverbs 25:2-7; Proverbs 25:15; Proverbs 28:2-3; Proverbs 28:15-16; Proverbs 29:4; Proverbs 29:12; Proverbs 29:14; 29:26

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Proverbs 14:28

In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the scarcity of people is a prince's ruin.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

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Proverbs 16:10

A divine verdict is on the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.

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Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, Because a throne is established on righteousness.

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Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved.

Proverbs 16:14

The fury of a king is like messengers of death; But a wise person will appease it.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.

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Proverbs 17:7

Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.

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Proverbs 17:11

A rebellious person seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Proverbs 19:12

A king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.

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Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; One who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

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Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses all evil with his eyes.

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Proverbs 20:26

A wise king scatters the wicked, And drives a threshing wheel over them.

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Proverbs 20:28

Loyalty and truth watch over the king, And he upholds his throne by loyalty.

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Proverbs 21:1

The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He pleases.

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Proverbs 22:11

One who loves purity of heart And whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.

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Proverbs 23:1

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you,

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Proverbs 23:2

And put a knife to your throat If you are a person of great appetite.

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Proverbs 23:3

Do not desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.

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Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not get involved with those of high rank,

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Proverbs 24:22

For their disaster will rise suddenly, And who knows the ruin that can come from both of them?

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Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

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Proverbs 25:3

As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Proverbs 25:4

Take away the impurities from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;

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Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.

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Proverbs 25:6

Do not boast in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the same place as great people;

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Proverbs 25:7

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.

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Proverbs 25:15

Through patience a ruler may be persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks bone.

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Proverbs 28:2

Due to a wrongdoing of a land its leaders are many, But by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

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Proverbs 28:3

A poor man who oppresses the helpless Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

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Proverbs 28:15

Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

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Proverbs 28:16

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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Proverbs 29:4

The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ruins it.

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Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

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Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

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Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for mankind comes from the LORD.

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