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 28:2
Lexham English Bible
2 By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase,
but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.
Proverbs 28:12
New King James Version
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great (A)glory;
But when the wicked arise, men [a]hide themselves.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:12 Lit. will be searched for
Proverbs 28:12
Lexham English Bible
12 When the righteous triumphs, great is the glory,
but with the rising of the wicked, a person will be hidden.
Proverbs 28:15-16
New King James Version
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great (C)oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:15-16
Lexham English Bible
15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is[a] a cruel oppressor,
but those who hate unjust gain will have long[b] days.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Hebrew “and”
- Proverbs 28:16 Or “prolong”
Proverbs 28:28
New King James Version
28 When the wicked arise, (A)men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
Lexham English Bible
28 With the rising of the wicked, humankind will be hidden,
and with their perishing, the righteous will multiply.
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