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12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
    for (A)the throne is established by righteousness.
13 (B)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
    and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14 (C)A king's wrath is a messenger of death,
    and a wise man will (D)appease it.

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

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

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

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