Proverbs 14:28
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28 The glory of a king is a multitude of people;
without people a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
28 A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
Proverbs 14:35
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35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.(A)
Proverbs 14:35
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35 A king favors a wise servant,(A)
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
Proverbs 16:10
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10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:12-15
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12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for the throne is established by righteousness.(A)
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves those who speak what is right.(B)
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
and whoever is wise will appease it.(C)
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.(D)
Proverbs 16:12-15
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12 Wicked behavior[a] is detestable to kings,(A)
since a throne is established through righteousness.(B)
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.(C)
15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:12 Either the king’s or someone else’s behavior
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excess speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a ruler.[a]
Footnotes
- 17.7 Or a noble
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:11
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11 Evil people seek only rebellion,
but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:11 Or a merciless angel
Proverbs 19:12
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12 A king’s anger is like the growling of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.(A)
Proverbs 19:12
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Proverbs 20:2
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2 The dread anger of a king is like the growling of a lion;
anyone who provokes him to anger forfeits life itself.(A)
Proverbs 20:2
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2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.(A)
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
winnows all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king sitting on a throne to judge
sifts out all evil with his eyes.(A)
Proverbs 20:26
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26 A wise king winnows the wicked
and drives the wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:26
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Proverbs 20:28
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Footnotes
- 20.28 Gk: Heb loyalty
Proverbs 20:28
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28 Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
Proverbs 21:1
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21 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord;
he turns it wherever he will.
Proverbs 21:1
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 A king’s heart is like streams of water in the Lord’s hand:
He directs it wherever He chooses.(A)
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