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10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
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10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
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11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
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12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
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13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
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13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
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14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
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14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
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15 When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
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15 When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
