Proverbs 14:28
World English Bible
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
Proverbs 14:28
New Living Translation
28 A growing population is a king’s glory;
a prince without subjects has nothing.
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
World English Bible
35 The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely,
but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
Proverbs 14:35
New Living Translation
35 A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.
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
World English Bible
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 16:10
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
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
World English Bible
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
They value one who speaks the truth.
14 The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s face is life.
His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:13-15
New Living Translation
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat;
the wise will try to appease it.
15 When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
Proverbs 16:13-15
New International Version
Proverbs 19:12
World English Bible
12 The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:12
New Living Translation
12 The king’s anger is like a lion’s roar,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:12
New International Version
Proverbs 20:2
World English Bible
2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion.
He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Proverbs 20:2
New Living Translation
2 The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar;
to rouse his anger is to risk your life.
Proverbs 20:2
New International Version
Proverbs 20:8
World English Bible
8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
scatters away all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
New Living Translation
8 When a king sits in judgment, he weighs all the evidence,
distinguishing the bad from the good.
Proverbs 20:8
New International Version
Proverbs 20:26
World English Bible
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked,
and drives the threshing wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:26
New Living Translation
26 A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat,
then runs his 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
World English Bible
28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
His throne is sustained by love.
Proverbs 20:28
New Living Translation
28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
his throne is made secure through love.
Proverbs 20:28
New International Version
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