Proverbs 14:28
Legacy Standard Bible
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s splendor,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:28
Evangelical Heritage Version
28 A large population brings glory to a king.
Without people a ruler is ruined.
Proverbs 17:7
Legacy Standard Bible
7 (A)Excellent lips are not fitting for a [a]wicked fool,
Even less are (B)lying lips for a noble man.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 One who rejects wisdom in rebellion against God
Proverbs 17:7
Evangelical Heritage Version
Introduction to Fools and Foolishness:
The Consequences of Being a Fool
7 Eloquent lips are[a] not fitting for a fool.
How much less lying lips for a ruler!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Or excessive chatter is
Proverbs 19:6
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:6
Evangelical Heritage Version
6 Many seek the goodwill of a ruler,
and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.
Proverbs 23:1-3
Legacy Standard Bible
The Fear of Yahweh
23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Understand well [a]what is before you,
2 So you should put a knife to your throat
If you are a (A)man of appetite.
3 Do not (B)desire his delicacies,
For it is bread of falsehood.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:1 Or who
Proverbs 23:1-3
Evangelical Heritage Version
23 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
pay close attention to what is put in front of you,
2 and put a knife to your throat if you have a big appetite.
3 Do not crave his delicious food.
That food is deceptive.
Proverbs 25:15
Legacy Standard Bible
15 (A)When one is slow to anger, a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 25:15
Evangelical Heritage Version
15 By patience a ruler can be persuaded,
and a soft tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 28:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 By the transgression of a land (A)many are its princes,
But (B)by a man who understands, who knows, so it endures.
Proverbs 28:2
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 A rebellious land has many rulers,
but one man with understanding and knowledge provides stability.
Proverbs 29:12
Legacy Standard Bible
12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to a lying word,
All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:26
Evangelical Heritage Version
26 Many people seek a ruler’s favor,
but a person gets justice from the Lord.
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