Proverbs 16:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.(A)
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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Wicked behavior[a] is detestable to kings,(A)
since a throne is established through righteousness.(B)
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.(C)
15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:12 Either the king’s or someone else’s behavior
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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