OLD TESTAMENT

Wisdom 9:7

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You chose me to be king of your people, and a judge for your sons and daughters.

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Verse 7. King. Hence it appears, that the sentiments of Solomon are expressed. Worthington.—Judge. This is the first duty of a king.—Thy sons. He ought to govern his people, remembering that they are God’s creatures and children.

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