Proverbs 14:28
New American Standard Bible
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the scarcity of people is a prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:28
New Living Translation
28 A growing population is a king’s glory;
a prince without subjects has nothing.
Proverbs 14:35
New American Standard Bible
35 The king’s favor is toward a (A)servant who acts wisely,
But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:35
New Living Translation
35 A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.
Proverbs 16:10
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
Proverbs 16:10
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
Proverbs 16:12-15
New American Standard Bible
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
Because a (A)throne is established on righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And one who speaks right is loved.
14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death;
But a wise person will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the [a](B)spring rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Lit latter
Proverbs 16:12-15
New Living Translation
12 A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat;
the wise will try to appease it.
15 When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
Proverbs 17:7
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance
Proverbs 17:7
New Living Translation
7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:11
New American Standard Bible
11 A rebellious person seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
New Living Translation
11 Evil people are eager for rebellion,
but they will be severely punished.
Proverbs 19:12
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:12
New Living Translation
12 The king’s anger is like a lion’s roar,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
New American Standard Bible
2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
One who provokes him to anger [a](A)forfeits his own life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:2 Lit sins against
Proverbs 20:2
New Living Translation
2 The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar;
to rouse his anger is to risk your life.
Proverbs 20:8
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:8 Or Sifts
Proverbs 20:8
New Living Translation
8 When a king sits in judgment, he weighs all the evidence,
distinguishing the bad from the good.
Proverbs 20:26
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:26 Lit turns
Proverbs 20:26
New Living Translation
26 A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat,
then runs his threshing wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:28
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty
- Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty
Proverbs 20:28
New Living Translation
28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
his throne is made secure through love.
Proverbs 21:1
New American Standard Bible
On Life and Conduct
21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;
He (A)turns it wherever He pleases.
Proverbs 21:1
New Living Translation
21 The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord;
he guides it wherever he pleases.
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