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12 It is a horrible thing for a king to do evil. His right to rule depends upon his fairness.[a]

13 The king rejoices when his people are truthful and fair.

14 The anger of the king is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:12 His right to rule depends upon his fairness, literally, “For the throne is established by righteousness.”

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