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 International Version
2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
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 International Version
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:17 Lit the pit
Proverbs 28:15-17
New International Version
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
17 Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder
will seek refuge(A) in the grave;
let no one hold them back.
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 International Version
28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(A)
but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
Proverbs 29:2
Legacy Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:2 Or become great
Proverbs 29:2
New International Version
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 International Version
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 International Version
Proverbs 29:14
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:14
New International Version
14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.(A)
Proverbs 29:16
Legacy Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
Proverbs 29:16
New International Version
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:18 Or revelation
Proverbs 29:18
New International Version
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(A)
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