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II. b Prov. viii. 15. By me kings
reign, and princes decree justice. Ver. 16. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. Rom. xiii. 1,2, 4. [See in
^ Psal. ii. ID. Be wise now there fore, O ye kings : be instructed, yi judges of the earth. Ver. 11. Serv the Lord with fear, and rejoice witl trembling. Ver. 12. Kiss the Son lest he be angry, and ye perish fron the way, when his wrath is kindle* bur a little I blessed are all the^ that put their trust in him. 1 Tim ii. 2. For kings, and for all tha are in authority ; that we ma; lead a quiet and peaceable lif in all godliness and honesty. Psai Ixxxii. 3. Defend the poor and fa therless : do justice to the alHictet and n.edy. Ver. 4. Deliver th^ poor and needy ; rid them out o the hand of the wicked. 2 Sam xxiii. 3. The God of Israel said the Rock of Israel spake to me, H^ that ruleth over men must be just ruling in the fear of God. 1 Pet. ii. 1 '. [Sc-e in letter ^.]
dLuke iii. 14. And the soldier likewise demanded of him, saying And what shall we do ? And he sait unto them, Do violence to no man neither accuse any falsely, and be con tent with your wages. Rom. xiii. 4 [See letter 'S] Matth. viii. 9. For am a man under authority, havin} soldiers under me : and I say to thi jnan, Go, and he goeth ; and to ano thej
C^ap. XXIII. The Lviijt6sion oj Jaiui.
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