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Many say, “My loyal friend,”
    but who can find someone worthy of trust?
The just walk in integrity;
    happy are their children after them!
A king seated on the throne of judgment
    dispels all evil with his glance.[a]

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  1. 20:8 The royal throne is established in justice and the king is the agent of that justice.

Many claim to have unfailing love,
    but a faithful person who can find?(A)

The righteous lead blameless lives;(B)
    blessed are their children after them.(C)

When a king sits on his throne to judge,(D)
    he winnows out all evil with his eyes.(E)

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