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12 They that do wickedly be abominable to the king; for the throne of the realm is made steadfast by rightfulness.
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Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 The will of kings is just lips; he that speaketh rightful things, shall be (ad)dressed. (The desire of kings is just, or truthful, words; he who speaketh upright things shall be favoured.)
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Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
14 [The] Indignation of the king is (like) messengers of death; and a wise man shall please him (but a wise person shall please him).
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A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
15 Life is in gladness of the king's cheer; and his mercy is as rain coming late. (Life is in the gladness of the king's face; and his mercy is like the rain that cometh late.)
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When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
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