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Friday, April 19th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 14:28; Proverbs 17:7; Proverbs 19:6; Proverbs 23:1-3; Proverbs 25:15; Proverbs 28:2; Proverbs 29:12; Proverbs 29:26
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A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:28
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool- how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
Proverbs 17:7
- Variant Count: 4 (23%)
Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
Proverbs 23:1
- Variant Count: 5 (26%)
Saying 7 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
Proverbs 23:2
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
Proverbs 23:3
- Variant Count: 1 (9%)
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:15
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:2
- Variant Count: 4 (21%)
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice.
Proverbs 29:26
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.
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