Proverbs 14:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
Proverbs 14:28
Common English Bible
28 A king’s glory is a large population,
but a dwindling people is a ruler’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:35
Christian Standard Bible
35 A king favors a prudent servant,(A)
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
Proverbs 14:35
Common English Bible
35 The king favors an insightful servant,
but is furious at a shameful one.
Proverbs 16:10
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:10
Common English Bible
10 A king’s speech is like an oracle;
in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.
Proverbs 16:12-15
Christian Standard Bible
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,(A)
since a throne is established through righteousness.(B)
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise person appeases it.(C)
15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Proverbs 16:12-15
Common English Bible
12 Kings detest wicked deeds,
for their thrones are founded on righteousness.
13 Kings favor those with righteous lips;
they love words of integrity.
14 The king’s anger is a messenger of death;
the wise will calm him.
15 There’s life in the light of the king’s face.
His favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Proverbs 17:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7
Common English Bible
7 Too much talking isn’t right for a fool;
even less so false speech for an honorable person.
Proverbs 17:11
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 17:11 Or a merciless angel
Proverbs 17:11
Common English Bible
11 Evil people seek only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
Proverbs 19:12
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:12
Common English Bible
12 A raging king roars like a lion;
his favor is like the dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.(A)
Proverbs 20:2
Common English Bible
2 A king is as terrifying as a lion’s growl.
Those who anger him may lose their life.
Proverbs 20:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 A king sitting on a throne to judge
separates out all evil with his eyes.(A)
Proverbs 20:8
Common English Bible
8 A king who sits on his judgment throne
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:26
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:26
Common English Bible
26 A wise king sifts out the wicked,
and runs them over with a wheel.
Proverbs 20:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
Proverbs 20:28
Common English Bible
28 Kindness and faithfulness protect the king;
he supports his throne by kindness.
Proverbs 21:1
Christian Standard Bible
21 A king’s heart is like channeled water in the Lord’s hand:
He directs it wherever he chooses.(A)
Proverbs 21:1
Common English Bible
21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;
he directs it wherever he wants.
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