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Proverbs 14:28
28
In a multitude of people is a king’s splendor,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:35
35
The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts insightfully,
But his fury is toward him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 16:10
10
A divine decision is in the lips of the king;
His mouth should not err in judgment.
Proverbs 16:12 - 16:15
12
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For in righteousness a throne is established.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks uprightly is loved.
14 The wrath of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will atone for it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the late rain.
Proverbs 17:7
7
Excellent lips are not fitting for a wicked fool,
Even less are lying lips for a noble man.
Proverbs 17:11
11
A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 19:12
12
The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
2
The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion;
He who provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.
Proverbs 20:8
8
A king who sits on the throne of justice
Disperses all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:26
26
A wise king winnows the wicked,
And turns the threshing wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:28
28
Lovingkindness and truth will guard the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Proverbs 21:1
Salvation Belongs to Yahweh
The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of Yahweh;
He turns it wherever He pleases.
Proverbs 22:11
11
He who loves purity of heart
And grace on his lips, the king is his friend.
Proverbs 23:1 - 23:3
The Fear of Yahweh
When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Understand well what is before you,
2 So you should put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of appetite.
3 Do not desire his delicacies,
For it is bread of falsehood.
Proverbs 24:21 - 24:22
21
My son, fear Yahweh and the king;
Do not associate with those who change,
22 For suddenly their disaster will rise,
And who knows the upheaval that comes from both of them?
Proverbs 25:2 - 25:7
2
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the smith;
5 Take away the wicked before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Do not promote your majesty in the presence of the king,
And in the place of great men do not stand;
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 a noble,
Whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:15
15
When one is slow to anger, a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 28:2 - 28:3
2
By the transgression of a land many are its princes,
But by a man who understands, who knows, so it endures.
3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is a driving rain which leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:15 - 28:16
15
Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A leader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions,
But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 29:4
4
By justice the king causes the land to stand,
But a man of bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:12
12
If a ruler pays attention to a lying word,
All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
14
If a king judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
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