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ruleth

Meaning of “ruleth”

Rules; governs, directs, controls, or exercises authority.

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14 occurrences14 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 23:3

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Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 16:32 · retained source text

He that is slow to anger, is better then the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit, then he that taketh a citie.

Proverbs 22:7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 22:7 · retained source text

The rich ruleth ouer the poore, and the borrower is seruant to the lender.

1611 marginal noteHeb. to the man that lendeth.

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