Proverbs 16:8
English Standard Version
8 (A)Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8
International Standard Version
8 A little gain[a] with righteousness is better
than great income without justice.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:8 The Heb. lacks gain
Proverbs 16:10
English Standard Version
10 (A)An oracle is on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16:10
International Standard Version
10 When a king is ready to speak officially,[a]
what he says should not err with respect to justice.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit. king speaks an oracle
Proverbs 16:12-15
English Standard Version
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for (A)the throne is established by righteousness.
13 (B)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14 (C)A king's wrath is a messenger of death,
and a wise man will (D)appease it.
15 (E)In the light of a king's face there is life,
and his (F)favor is like (G)the clouds that bring the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:12-15
International Standard Version
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for through righteousness the throne is established.
13 Kings take pleasure in righteous speech;
they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.
14 The king’s wrath results in a death sentence,
but whoever is wise will appease him.
15 When a king is pleased,[a] there is life,
and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:15 Lit. a king’s face lightens
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