Proverbs 28:2
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Footnotes
- 28.2 Heb intelligent knowledgeable
Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a land transgresses,
it gains a succession of leaders,
but with an understanding and knowledgeable man,
its stability endures.
Proverbs 28:12
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12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory,
but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.(A)
Proverbs 28:12
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12 When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory,
but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:15-17
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15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a poor people.(A)
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.
17 If someone is burdened with the blood of another,
let that killer be a fugitive until death;
let no one offer assistance.(B)
Proverbs 28:15-17
International Standard Version
15 A roaring lion and a charging bear—
that’s what a wicked tyrant is over poor people.
16 A Commander-in-Chief[a] who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding,
but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.[b]
17 A guilty man tormented by bloodshed
will be a lifelong fugitive;
let no one support him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Lit. Nagid; i.e. a senior officer entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority
- Proverbs 28:16 Lit. will lengthen his days
Proverbs 28:28
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28 When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
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28 When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves,
but when the wicked[a] perish, the righteous increase.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:28 Lit. when they
Proverbs 29:2
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2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.(A)
Proverbs 29:2
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2 As the righteous grow powerful,[a] people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 The Heb. lacks powerful
Proverbs 29:4
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4 By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.
Proverbs 29:4
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4 A king brings stability to a land through justice,
but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 When a ruler is listening to lies,
all of his officials tend to become wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
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14 If a king judges the poor with equity,
his throne will be established forever.(A)
Proverbs 29:14
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14 When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:16
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16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.(A)
Proverbs 29:16
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16 As the wicked grow powerful,[a] transgression increases,
but the righteous will observe their downfall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 The Heb. lacks powerful
Proverbs 29:18
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18 Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
but happy are those who keep the law.(A)
Proverbs 29:18
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18 Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint,
but those who obey the Law are happy.
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