Proverbs 14:28
New Living Translation
28 A growing population is a king’s glory;
a prince without subjects has nothing.
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 14:35
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 servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
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 16:13-15
New Living Translation
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 16:13-15
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13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves those who speak what is right.(A)
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
and whoever is wise will appease it.(B)
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.(C)
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
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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 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
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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 20:8
New Living Translation
8 When a king sits in judgment, he weighs all the evidence,
distinguishing the bad from the good.
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
winnows all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:26
New Living Translation
26 A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat,
then runs his threshing wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:26
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26 A wise king winnows the wicked
and drives the 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
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Footnotes
- 20.28 Gk: Heb loyalty
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
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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 22:11
New Living Translation
11 Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech
will have the king as a friend.
Proverbs 22:11
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11 Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech
will have the king as a friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:29
New Living Translation
29 Do you see any truly competent workers?
They will serve kings
rather than working for ordinary people.
Proverbs 22:29
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29 Do you see those who are skillful in their work?
They will serve kings;
they will not serve common people.(A)
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