Proverbs 14:28
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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
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28 The glory of a king is a multitude of people;
without people a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excess speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a ruler.[a]
Footnotes
- 17.7 Or a noble
Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many seek the favor of the generous,
and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
Proverbs 23:1-3
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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
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Proverbs 25:15
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15 By patience a ruler is persuaded.
A soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 25:15
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15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue can break bones.(A)
Proverbs 28:2
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2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers,
but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Proverbs 28:2
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Footnotes
- 28.2 Heb intelligent knowledgeable
Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(A)
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