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  1. Joes
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    #1 21-Jul-2009, 09:41

    Stand before kings?

    Hi all
    Can somebody please tell me what "He stands before kings" mean?

    Thanks
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    #2 21-Jul-2009, 12:33

    Re: Stand before kings?

    Quote Originally Posted by Joes View Post
    Hi all
    Can somebody please tell me what "He stands before kings" mean?

    Thanks
    What is the context?
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    #3 21-Jul-2009, 13:19

    Re: Stand before kings?

    Sounds like either he doesn't bow before kings, he's proud, or he stands higher than kings, he's superior.
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