Proverbs 28:2
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- 28.2 Heb intelligent knowledgeable
Proverbs 28:2
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2 Due to a [a]wrongdoing of [b]a land its leaders are (A)many,
But (B)by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
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- Proverbs 28:2 Or rebellion
- Proverbs 28:2 I.e., the people of a land
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 (A)righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But (B)when the wicked rise, people [a]hide themselves.
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- Proverbs 28:12 Lit will be searched for
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
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15 Like a (A)roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a (B)wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A (C)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 A person who is (D)burdened with the guilt of human blood
Will [a]be a fugitive until death; no one is to support him!
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- Proverbs 28:17 Lit flee to the pit
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, people hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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 When the (A)righteous [a]increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
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- Proverbs 29:2 Or become great
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 The (A)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a person who takes bribes ruins it.
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 If a (A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers 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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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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- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
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 Where there is (A)no [a]vision, the people (B)are unrestrained,
But (C)happy is one who keeps the Law.
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- Proverbs 29:18 Or revelation
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