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

Proverbs 20:2

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

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

Proverbs 20:8

A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

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

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

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

Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

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