Proverbs 28:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 By the transgression of a land (A)many are its princes,
But (B)by a man who understands, who knows, so it endures.
Proverbs 28:2
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 By the transgression of a land (A)many are its princes,
But (B)by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
Proverbs 28:12
Legacy Standard Bible
12 When the (A)righteous exult, there is great honor,
But (B)when the wicked rise, man has to be sought out.
Proverbs 28:12
New American Standard Bible 1995
12 When the (A)righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But (B)when the wicked rise, men [a]hide themselves.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:12 Lit will be searched for
Proverbs 28:15-17
Legacy Standard Bible
15 Like a (A)roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a (B)wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A (C)leader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions,
But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days.
17 A man (D)oppressed with (E)the bloodguilt of life
Will flee until [a]death; let no one uphold him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:17 Lit the pit
Proverbs 28:15-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
15 Like a (A)roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a (B)wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A (C)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 A man who is (D)laden with the guilt of human blood
Will [a]be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:17 Lit flee to the pit
Proverbs 28:28
Legacy Standard Bible
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
New American Standard Bible 1995
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29:2
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or become great
Proverbs 29:2
New American Standard Bible 1995
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or become great
Proverbs 29:4
Legacy Standard Bible
4 By justice the (A)king causes the land to stand,
But a man of bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4
New American Standard Bible 1995
4 The (A)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:12
Legacy Standard Bible
12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to a lying word,
All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
New American Standard Bible 1995
12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:14
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 29:16
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
Proverbs 29:16
New American Standard Bible 1995
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
Proverbs 29:18
Legacy Standard Bible
18 Where there is (A)no [a]vision, the people (B)are out of control,
But how (C)blessed is he who keeps the law.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:18 Or revelation
Proverbs 29:18
New American Standard Bible 1995
18 Where there is (A)no [a]vision, the people (B)are unrestrained,
But (C)happy is he who keeps the law.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:18 Or revelation
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