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
Evangelical Heritage Version
28 A large population brings glory to a king.
Without people a ruler is ruined.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
35 A king favors a servant who acts wisely,
but he is furious with one 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
Evangelical Heritage Version
10 The king’s lips speak for God,
so his mouth should not betray justice.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
13 Kings approve of righteous lips.
They love a person who speaks upright things.
14 The king’s anger is a messenger of death,
but a wise person can appease it.
15 There is life in the light from a king’s face,
and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Proverbs 16:13-15
New International Version
Proverbs 19:12
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:12
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 The king’s anger is like a lion’s growl,
but his favor is refreshing like dew on the grass.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 The king’s rage is like a lion’s growl.
Whoever intrudes on him endangers his life.
Proverbs 20:2
New International Version
Proverbs 20:8
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:8 Or Sifts
Proverbs 20:8
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 When a king sits on his throne as judge,
he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
New International Version
Proverbs 20:26
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:26
Evangelical Heritage Version
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked.
He rolls the threshing wheel over them.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
28 Mercy and truth protect a king,
and he maintains his throne with mercy.
Proverbs 20:28
New International Version
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