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Proverbs 28:2
21st Century King James Version
Proverbs 28:2
21st Century King James Version
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 28:2
American Standard Version
Proverbs 28:2
American Standard Version
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;
But by [a]men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:2 Or, a man
Proverbs 28:2
New International Version
Proverbs 28:2
New International Version
2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:12
21st Century King James Version
Proverbs 28:12
21st Century King James Version
12 When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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Proverbs 28:12
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Proverbs 28:12
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12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men [a]hide themselves.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:12 Hebrew must be searched for.
Proverbs 28:12
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Proverbs 28:12
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Proverbs 28:15-16
21st Century King James Version
Proverbs 28:15-16
21st Century King James Version
15 As a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor, but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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Proverbs 28:15-16
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Proverbs 28:15-16
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15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,
So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 [a]The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.
Proverbs 28:15-16
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Proverbs 28:15-16
New International Version
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
Proverbs 28:28
21st Century King James Version
Proverbs 28:28
21st Century King James Version
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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Proverbs 28:28
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Proverbs 28:28
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28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
New International Version
Proverbs 28:28
New International Version
28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(A)
but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
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