Proverbs 14:28
World English Bible
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
Proverbs 14:28
New King James Version
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
World English Bible
7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
New King James Version
7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.
Proverbs 19:6
World English Bible
6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6
New King James Version
6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility,
And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
Proverbs 23:1-3
World English Bible
23 When you sit to eat with a ruler,
consider diligently what is before you;
2 put a knife to your throat,
if you are a man given to appetite.
3 Don’t be desirous of his dainties,
since they are deceitful food.
Proverbs 23:1-3
New King James Version
Listen to Your Father
23 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
Consider carefully what is before you;
2 And put a knife to your throat
If you are a man given to appetite.
3 Do not desire his delicacies,
For they are deceptive food.
Proverbs 25:15
World English Bible
15 By patience a ruler is persuaded.
A soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 25:15
New King James Version
15 (A)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
Proverbs 28:2
World English Bible
2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers,
but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Proverbs 28:2
New King James Version
2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.
Proverbs 29:12
World English Bible
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
New King James Version
12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26
World English Bible
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
Proverbs 29:26
New King James Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:26 Lit. face
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