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 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 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
Living Bible
6 Many beg favors from a man who is generous; everyone is his friend!
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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
Living Bible
23 1-3 When dining with a rich man,[a] be on your guard and don’t stuff yourself, though it all tastes so good; for he is trying to bribe you, and no good is going to come of his invitation.
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- Proverbs 23:1 a rich man, literally, “a ruler.”
Proverbs 25:15
New Living Translation
15 Patience can persuade a prince,
and soft speech can break bones.
Proverbs 25:15
Living Bible
15 Be patient and you will finally win, for a soft tongue can break hard bones.
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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
Living Bible
2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily; but with honest, sensible leaders there is stability.
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Proverbs 29:12
New Living Translation
12 If a ruler pays attention to liars,
all his advisers will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
Living Bible
12 A wicked ruler will have wicked aides on his staff.
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Proverbs 29:26
New Living Translation
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:26
Living Bible
26 Do you want justice? Don’t fawn on the judge, but ask the Lord for it!
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