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Proverbs 29:4
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4 By justice a king (A)builds up the land,
    but he who exacts gifts[a] tears it down.

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  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who taxes heavily
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Proverbs 16:12
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12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
    for (A)the throne is established by righteousness.

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