How should the Bible reader interpret Proverbs 24:21a use of the term "the king" if the earthly governing leadership was evil?
Proverbs 24:21
New American Standard Bible 1995
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those
who are given to change,
Proverbs 24:21
New King James Version
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate …