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 16:13-15
Legacy Standard Bible
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](A)late rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Spring
Proverbs 16:13-15
New International Version
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)
Proverbs 22:29
Legacy Standard Bible
29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will (A)stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29
New International Version
Saying 6
Proverbs 24:21-22
Legacy Standard Bible
21 My son, [a](A)fear Yahweh and the king;
Do not associate with those who change,
22 For suddenly their (B)disaster will rise,
And who knows the upheaval that comes from both of them?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:21 Or reverence
Proverbs 24:21-22
New International Version
Saying 30
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