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Proverbs 20:26-28
American Standard Version

26 A wise king winnoweth the wicked,
And bringeth the threshing-wheel over them.
27 The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah,
Searching all his innermost parts.
28 Kindness and truth preserve the king;
And [a]his throne is upholden by kindness.

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  1. Proverbs 20:28 Or, he upholdeth his throne
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Proverbs 20:26-28
New International Version

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

27 The human spirit is[a] the lamp of the Lord(B)
    that sheds light on one’s inmost being.(C)

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

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  1. Proverbs 20:27 Or A person’s words are
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