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Proverbs 20:26-28
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26 A wise king separates out the wicked(A)
and drives the threshing wheel(B) over them.

27 The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life,[a]
searching the innermost parts.[b](C)

28 Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.

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Footnotes

  1. 20:27 Lit breath
  2. 20:27 Lit the chambers of the belly
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Proverbs 20:26-28
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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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