Proverbs 14:28
Legacy Standard Bible
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s splendor,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:28
New International Version
28 A large population is a king’s glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.(A)
Proverbs 14:35
Legacy Standard Bible
35 The king’s favor is toward a (A)servant who acts insightfully,
But his fury is toward him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:35
New International Version
35 A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
Proverbs 16:10
New International Version
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
Proverbs 16:12-15
Legacy Standard Bible
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For in righteousness a (A)throne is established.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks uprightly is loved.
14 The wrath of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will atone for it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the [a](B)late rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Spring
Proverbs 16:12-15
New International Version
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.(A)
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.(B)
Proverbs 17:7
Legacy Standard Bible
7 (A)Excellent lips are not fitting for a [a]wicked fool,
Even less are (B)lying lips for a noble man.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 One who rejects wisdom in rebellion against God
Proverbs 17:7
New International Version
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
Proverbs 17:11
Legacy Standard Bible
11 A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
New International Version
11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.
Proverbs 19:12
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:12
New International Version
Proverbs 20:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion;
He who provokes him to anger (A)sins against his own soul.
Proverbs 20:2
New International Version
Proverbs 20:8
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:8 Or Sifts
Proverbs 20:8
New International Version
Proverbs 20:26
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:26
New International Version
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
he drives the threshing wheel over them.(A)
Proverbs 20:28
Legacy Standard Bible
28 Lovingkindness and (A)truth will guard the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Proverbs 20:28
New International Version
Proverbs 21:1
Legacy Standard Bible
Salvation Belongs to Yahweh
21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of Yahweh;
He (A)turns it wherever He pleases.
Proverbs 21:1
New International Version
21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
that he channels toward all who please him.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 22:11
New International Version
11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.(A)
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