Proverbs 28:2
New King James Version
2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will 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
New King James Version
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great (A)glory;
But when the wicked arise, men [a]hide themselves.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:12 Lit. will be searched for
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
New King James Version
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great (C)oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
17 (D)A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;
Let no one help 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
New King James Version
28 When the wicked arise, (A)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
New King James Version
2 When the righteous [a]are in authority, the (A)people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, (B)the people groan.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 become great
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
New King James Version
4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows 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
New King James Version
12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become 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
New King James Version
14 The king who judges the (A)poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
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
New King James Version
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their (A)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
New King James Version
18 (A)Where there is no [a]revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But (B)happy is he who keeps the law.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:18 prophetic vision
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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