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Deuteronomy 17:20

That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

With pride. This is not expressed in Hebrew, but it is clearly (Haydock) implied. Humility is the most difficult virtue for a prince to practice, amid the flattery of his courtiers, and the splendour with which he is environed. See St. Augustine, City of God v. 24. (Calmet) His sons. Wicked kings seldom left a quiet possession of the throne to their heirs. (Menochius) David and his posterity reigned in succession, by an effect of the divine bounty. (Calmet)

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