Proverbs 28:2
Modern English Version
2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
but by a man of understanding and knowledge, it shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:2
American Standard Version
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;
But by [a]men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:2 Or, a man
Proverbs 28:12
Modern English Version
12 When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory;
but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.
Proverbs 28:12
American Standard Version
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men [a]hide themselves.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:12 Hebrew must be searched for.
Proverbs 28:15-16
Modern English Version
15 As a roaring lion and a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:15-16
American Standard Version
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,
So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 [a]The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.
Proverbs 28:28
Modern English Version
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
American Standard Version
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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