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Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear the LORD and the king,
from Saying 30, Proverbs 24:21-22
What it says

Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not associate with rebels.

What it is doing

This verse joins reverence and political restraint.

In context

21My son, fear the LORD and the king, 22For they will bring sudden destruction.