Proverbs 14:28
New Living Translation
28 A growing population is a king’s glory;
a prince without subjects has nothing.
Proverbs 14:28
Living Bible
28 A growing population is a king’s glory; a dwindling nation is his doom.
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Proverbs 14:35
New Living Translation
35 A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.
Proverbs 14:35
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35 A king rejoices in servants who know what they are doing; he is angry with those who cause trouble.
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Proverbs 16:10
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
Proverbs 16:10
Living Bible
10 God will help the king to judge the people fairly; there need be no mistakes.
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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 16:12-15
Living Bible
12 It is a horrible thing for a king to do evil. His right to rule depends upon his fairness.[a]
13 The king rejoices when his people are truthful and fair.
14 The anger of the king is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
15 Many favors are showered on those who please the king.
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- Proverbs 16:12 His right to rule depends upon his fairness, literally, “For the throne is established by righteousness.”
Proverbs 17:7
New Living Translation
7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7
Living Bible
7 Truth from a rebel or lies from a king are both unexpected.
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Proverbs 17:11
New Living Translation
11 Evil people are eager for rebellion,
but they will be severely punished.
Proverbs 17:11
Living Bible
11 The wicked live for rebellion; they shall be severely punished.[a]
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- Proverbs 17:11 they shall be severely punished, literally, “a stern [ruthless] messenger will be sent against him.”
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 19:12
Living Bible
12 The king’s anger is as dangerous as a lion’s. But his approval is as refreshing as the dew on grass.
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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 20:2
Living Bible
2 The king’s fury is like that of a roaring lion; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.
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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 20:8
Living Bible
8 A king sitting as judge weighs all the evidence carefully, distinguishing the true from false.
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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 Living Translation
28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
his throne is made secure through love.
Proverbs 20:28
Living Bible
28 If a king is kind, honest, and fair, his kingdom stands secure.
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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.
Proverbs 21:1
Living Bible
21 Just as water is turned into irrigation ditches, so the Lord directs the king’s thoughts. He turns them wherever he wants to.
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