Proverbs 14:28
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28 The glory of a king is a multitude of people;
without people a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:28
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28 A king’s glory is a large population,
but a dwindling people is a ruler’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:35
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35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.(A)
Proverbs 14:35
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35 The king favors an insightful servant,
but is furious at a shameful one.
Proverbs 16:10
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10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16:10
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10 A king’s speech is like an oracle;
in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.
Proverbs 16:12-15
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12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for the throne is established by righteousness.(A)
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves those who speak what is right.(B)
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
and whoever is wise will appease it.(C)
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.(D)
Proverbs 16:12-15
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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
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7 Excess speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a ruler.[a]
Footnotes
- 17.7 Or a noble
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Too much talking isn’t right for a fool;
even less so false speech for an honorable person.
Proverbs 17:11
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11 Evil people seek only rebellion,
but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:11
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11 Evil people seek only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
Proverbs 19:12
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12 A king’s anger is like the growling of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.(A)
Proverbs 19:12
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12 A raging king roars like a lion;
his favor is like the dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
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2 The dread anger of a king is like the growling of a lion;
anyone who provokes him to anger forfeits life itself.(A)
Proverbs 20:2
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2 A king is as terrifying as a lion’s growl.
Those who anger him may lose their life.
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
winnows all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king who sits on his judgment throne
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:26
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26 A wise king winnows the wicked
and drives the wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:26
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26 A wise king sifts out the wicked,
and runs them over with a wheel.
Proverbs 20:28
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Footnotes
- 20.28 Gk: Heb loyalty
Proverbs 20:28
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28 Kindness and faithfulness protect the king;
he supports his throne by kindness.
Proverbs 21:1
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21 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord;
he turns it wherever he will.
Proverbs 21:1
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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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