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I. THAT PRINCES ARE OF DIVINE APPOINTMENT.

II. THAT WISE AND GOOD RULERS ARE A SIGNAL MARK OF THE DIVINE LOVE AND FAVOUR TO ANY NATION.

III. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE REGAL OFFICE AND DIGNITY, both in respect of God and of the people.

IV. THAT ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF A PRINCE EMINENTLY QUALIFIED TO SERVE GOD AND HIS COUNTRY WE OUGHT TO BLESS GOD, that is, to return the tribute of praise due to Him.

(Abp. Potter.)

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KJV: Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.

WEB: Blessed be Yahweh your God, who delighted in you, to set you on his throne, to be king for Yahweh your God: because your God loved Israel, to establish them forever, therefore made he you king over them, to do justice and righteousness."