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
Revised Standard Version
2 When a land transgresses
it has many rulers;
but with men of understanding and knowledge
its stability will long continue.
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
Revised Standard Version
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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
Revised Standard Version
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor;
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 If a man is burdened with the blood of another,
let him be a fugitive until death;
let no one help him.
Proverbs 28:28
Legacy Standard Bible
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
Revised Standard Version
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
Revised Standard Version
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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
Revised Standard Version
4 By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who exacts gifts ruins 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
Revised Standard Version
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:14
Revised Standard Version
14 If a king judges the poor with equity
his throne will be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:16
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
Proverbs 29:16
Revised Standard Version
16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases;
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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
Revised Standard Version
18 Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint,
but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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