Proverbs 14:28

14:28 A king’s glory is the abundance of people,

but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

Proverbs 16:15

16:15 In the light of the king’s face there is life,

and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.

Proverbs 19:12

19:12 A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion,

but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 21:1

21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord like channels of water;

he turns it wherever he wants.

Proverbs 22:29

22:29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?

He will take his position before kings;

he will not take his position before obscure people.