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 28:2
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:2 Or, a man
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 28:12
American Standard Version
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men [a]hide themselves.
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- Proverbs 28:12 Hebrew must be searched for.
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 28:15-17
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.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person
Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.
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 28:28
American Standard Version
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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 29:2
American Standard Version
2 When the righteous [a]are increased, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or, are in authority
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 29:4
American Standard Version
4 The king by justice establisheth the land;
But [a]he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or, he that imposeth tribute. Hebrew a man of offerings.
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 29:12
American Standard Version
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
All his servants are wicked.
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 29:14
American Standard Version
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
His throne shall be established for ever.
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 29:16
American Standard Version
16 When the wicked [a]are increased, transgression increaseth;
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or, are in authority
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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Proverbs 29:18
American Standard Version
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;
But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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