Proverbs 28:2
The Voice
2 Where there is rebellion in a land,
there are many petty and contending rulers;
But where there is a wise and intelligent leader,
peace and order endure.
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
The Voice
12 There is much glory when just men celebrate;
but when the wicked gain power, people take cover.
Proverbs 28:12
New International Version
Proverbs 28:15-17
The Voice
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear,
so is a wicked man ruling over an impoverished people.
16 A leader who lacks intelligence cruelly oppresses the people,
but one who hates corruption will prosper and live a long life.
17 A man guilty of murder is a fugitive,
fleeing to the nearest hole in the ground but not escaping death’s cold pit.
Don’t do anything to save him.
Proverbs 28:15-17
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.
17 Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder
will seek refuge(A) in the grave;
let no one hold them back.
Proverbs 28:28
The Voice
28 When the wicked have the upper hand, people go into hiding;
but when they perish, the good folk will begin to increase.
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.
Proverbs 29:2
The Voice
2 When just leaders are in power, the citizens celebrate;
but when evil people gain control, their joys become moans.
Proverbs 29:2
New International Version
Proverbs 29:4
The Voice
4 A king brings stability to a land with his justice,
but one who makes unjust demands brings it to ruin.
Proverbs 29:4
New International Version
Proverbs 29:12
The Voice
12 When it is known that a ruler listens to the words of liars,
soon he will have only scoundrels for advisors.
Proverbs 29:12
New International Version
Proverbs 29:14
The Voice
14 The king who is fair in his treatment of the poor
will see his dynasty continue forever.
Proverbs 29:14
New International Version
14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.(A)
Proverbs 29:16
The Voice
16 When evil people are free to flourish, sin is on the rise,
but the just will surely see their destruction.
Proverbs 29:16
New International Version
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)
Proverbs 29:18
The Voice
18 Where there is no vision from God, the people run wild,
but those who adhere to God’s instruction know genuine happiness.
Proverbs 29:18
New International Version
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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