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Proverbs 20:28-30
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28 Rulers are protected
    by God's mercy and loyalty,
but[a] they must be merciful
    for their kingdoms to last.
29 Young people take pride
    in their strength,
but the gray hairs of wisdom
    are even more beautiful.
30 A severe beating can knock all
    of the evil out of you!

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  1. 20.28 by God's mercy … but: Or “by their mercy … and.”
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Proverbs 20:28-30
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28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love(A) his throne is made secure.(B)

29 The glory of young men is their strength,
    gray hair the splendor of the old.(C)

30 Blows and wounds scrub(D) away evil,
    and beatings(E) purge the inmost being.

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