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Proverbs 25:3-5
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3 Who can fully understand
    the thoughts of a ruler?
They reach beyond the sky
    and go deep in the earth.

4 Silver must be purified
before it can be used
    to make something of value.
5 Evil people must be removed
before anyone can rule
    with justice.

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Proverbs 25:3-5
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3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
    so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

4 Remove the dross from the silver,
    and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5 remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,(A)
    and his throne will be established(B) through righteousness.(C)

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