Proverbs 14:28
New Living Translation
28 A growing population is a king’s glory;
a prince without subjects has nothing.
Proverbs 14:28
Lexham English Bible
28 In the multitude of people is the glory of the king,
but without a population, a prince is ruined.
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
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Literally “A lip of fineness”
- Proverbs 17:7 Literally “only for”
- Proverbs 17:7 Literally “lip of deceit”
Proverbs 19:6
New Living Translation
6 Many seek favors from a ruler;
everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!
Proverbs 19:6
Lexham English Bible
6 Many will seek favor before the generous,
and everyone is the friend of a man of gifts.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:6 Hebrew “gift”
Proverbs 23:1-3
New Living Translation
23 While dining with a ruler,
pay attention to what is put before you.
2 If you are a big eater,
put a knife to your throat;
3 don’t desire all the delicacies,
for he might be trying to trick you.
Proverbs 23:1-3
Lexham English Bible
23 When you sit to eat with a ruler,
you shall surely observe what is before you,
2 and you shall put a knife to your throat
if you have a big appetite.[a]
3 Do not desire his delicacies,
for[b] it is food of deception.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:2 Literally “lord/master of life”
- Proverbs 23:3 Hebrew “and”
Proverbs 25:15
New Living Translation
15 Patience can persuade a prince,
and soft speech can break bones.
Proverbs 25:15
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Literally “With length of face”
- Proverbs 25:15 Or “strength”
Proverbs 28:2
New Living Translation
2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
Proverbs 28:2
Lexham English Bible
2 By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase,
but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.
Proverbs 29:12
New Living Translation
12 If a ruler pays attention to liars,
all his advisers will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
Lexham English Bible
12 A ruler listening to a word of falsehood,
all his officials are wicked.
Proverbs 29:26
New Living Translation
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:26
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:26 Literally “faces”
- Proverbs 29:26 Literally “comes justice for a man”
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