Proverbs 28:2
Authorized (King James) Version
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof:
but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:2
21st Century King James Version
2 For the transgression of a land, many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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Proverbs 28:12
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12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory:
but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Proverbs 28:12
21st Century King James Version
12 When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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Proverbs 28:15-17
Authorized (King James) Version
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;
so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:
but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person
shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Proverbs 28:15-17
21st Century King James Version
15 As a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor, but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
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Proverbs 28:28
Authorized (King James) Version
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves:
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
21st Century King James Version
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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Proverbs 29:2
Authorized (King James) Version
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:
but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:2
21st Century King James Version
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
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Proverbs 29:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land:
but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:4
21st Century King James Version
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth bribes overthroweth it.
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Proverbs 29:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 If a ruler hearken to lies,
all his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
21st Century King James Version
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
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Proverbs 29:14
Authorized (King James) Version
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
his throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:14
21st Century King James Version
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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Proverbs 29:16
Authorized (King James) Version
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:
but the righteous shall see their fall.
Proverbs 29:16
21st Century King James Version
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
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Proverbs 29:18
Authorized (King James) Version
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish:
but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:18
21st Century King James Version
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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