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Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!

And thy

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When

Ecclesiastes 10:6
Foolishness is given great honor, while the prosperous sit in lowly places.
Proverbs 28:2
When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
Jeremiah 30:21
Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will come from among them. I'll bring him near, and he will approach me, for who would otherwise dare to approach me?' declares the LORD.

And thy

Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.

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Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.

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