Proverbs 1:1; Proverbs 8:15; Proverbs 14:28; Proverbs 14:35; Proverbs 16:10; Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 16:13; Proverbs 16:14; Proverbs 16:15; Proverbs 19:12; Proverbs 20:2; Proverbs 20:8; Proverbs 20:26; Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 21:1; Proverbs 22:11; Proverbs 22:29; Proverbs 24:21; Proverbs 25:1; Proverbs 25:2; Proverbs 25:3; Proverbs 25:5; Proverbs 25:6; Proverbs 29:4; Proverbs 29:14; Proverbs 30:27; Proverbs 30:28; Proverbs 30:31; Proverbs 31:1; Proverbs 31:4

Proverbs 1:1

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

Proverbs 8:15

15 By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;

Proverbs 14:28

28 A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.

Proverbs 14:35

35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

Proverbs 16:10

10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.

Proverbs 16:12

12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 16:13

13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 16:14

14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

Proverbs 16:15

15 When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Proverbs 19:12

12 A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 20:2

2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.

Proverbs 20:8

8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 20:26

26 A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.

Proverbs 20:28

28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.

Proverbs 21:1

1 In the LORD’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.

Proverbs 22:11

11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.

Proverbs 22:29

29 Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.

Proverbs 24:21

21 Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,

Proverbs 25:1

1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

Proverbs 25:2

2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.

Proverbs 25:3

3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

Proverbs 25:5

5 remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.

Proverbs 25:6

6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;

Proverbs 29:4

4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.

Proverbs 29:14

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 30:27

27 locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks;

Proverbs 30:28

28 a lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings’ palaces.

Proverbs 30:31

31 a strutting rooster, a he-goat, and a king secure against revolt.

Proverbs 31:1

1 The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.

Proverbs 31:4

4 It is not for kings, Lemuel— it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer,