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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]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
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2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:12
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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 28:15-17
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Proverbs 28:15-17
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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.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person
Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.
Proverbs 28:15-17
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Proverbs 28:15-17
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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.
17 Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder
will seek refuge(A) in the grave;
let no one hold them back.
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
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Proverbs 28:28
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28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(A)
but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
Proverbs 29:2
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Proverbs 29:2
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2 When the righteous [a]are increased, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or, are in authority
Proverbs 29:2
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Proverbs 29:2
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Proverbs 29:4
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Proverbs 29:4
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4 The king by justice establisheth the land;
But [a]he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or, he that imposeth tribute. Hebrew a man of offerings.
Proverbs 29:4
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Proverbs 29:4
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Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
All his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:12
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Proverbs 29:14
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Proverbs 29:14
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14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
His throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:14
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Proverbs 29:14
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14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.(A)
Proverbs 29:16
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Proverbs 29:16
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16 When the wicked [a]are increased, transgression increaseth;
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or, are in authority
Proverbs 29:16
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Proverbs 29:16
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16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)
Proverbs 29:18
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Proverbs 29:18
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18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;
But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:18
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Proverbs 29:18
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18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(A)
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