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These are the miscellaneous instructions of Solomon, which the friends of Ezekias king of Judea copied out.
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The glory of God conceals a matter: but the glory of a king honours business.
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Heaven is high, and earth is deep, and a king's heart is unsearchable.
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Beat the drossy silver, and it shall be made entirely pure.
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Slay the ungodly from before the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness.
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Be not boastful in the presence of the king, and remain not in the places of princes;
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for better for thee that it should be said, Come up to me, than that should humble thee in the presence of the prince; speak of that which thine eyes have seen.
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Get not suddenly into a quarrel, lest thou repent at last.
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lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, so thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to thee like death. Favour and friendship set free, which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; but take heed to thy ways peaceably.
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a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so to speak a word.