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Proverbs 14:28
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Proverbs 14:28
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28 A large population is a king’s glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.(A)
Proverbs 14:28
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Proverbs 14:28
New Living Translation
28 A growing population is a king’s glory;
a prince without subjects has nothing.
Proverbs 14:28
King James Version
Proverbs 14:28
King James Version
28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
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Proverbs 17:7
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Proverbs 17:7
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7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
Proverbs 17:7
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Proverbs 17:7
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7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7
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Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
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Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many seek favors from a ruler;
everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!
Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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23 While dining with a ruler,
pay attention to what is put before you.
2 If you are a big eater,
put a knife to your throat;
3 don’t desire all the delicacies,
for he might be trying to trick you.
Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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23 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
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Proverbs 25:15
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Proverbs 25:15
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Proverbs 25:15
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Proverbs 25:15
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15 Patience can persuade a prince,
and soft speech can break bones.
Proverbs 25:15
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Proverbs 25:15
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15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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Proverbs 28:2
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Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:2
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Proverbs 28:2
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2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
Proverbs 28:2
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Proverbs 28:2
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2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler pays attention to liars,
all his advisers will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
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Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
King James Version
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
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