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
Lexham English Bible
2 By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase,
but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:12 Lit. will be searched for
Proverbs 28:12
Lexham English Bible
12 When the righteous triumphs, great is the glory,
but with the rising of the wicked, a person will be hidden.
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
Lexham English Bible
15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is[a] a cruel oppressor,
but those who hate unjust gain will have long[b] days.
17 A person who is burdened with the blood of another,[c]
until death he will flee;
do not take hold of him.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:16 Hebrew “and”
- Proverbs 28:16 Or “prolong”
- Proverbs 28:17 Literally “life”
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
Lexham English Bible
28 With the rising of the wicked, humankind will be hidden,
and with their perishing, the righteous will multiply.
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:2 become great
Proverbs 29:2
Lexham English Bible
2 When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice,
but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.
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
Lexham English Bible
4 By justice a king gives stability to a land,
but a man of bribes will ruin it.
Proverbs 29:12
New King James Version
12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
Lexham English Bible
12 A ruler listening to a word of falsehood,
all his officials are wicked.
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
Lexham English Bible
14 A king who judges with truthfulness to the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
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
Lexham English Bible
16 With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase,
but the righteous will look on his downfall.
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:18 prophetic vision
Proverbs 29:18
Lexham English Bible
18 When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
but as for he who guards instruction, happiness is his.
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