Proverbs 28:2
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2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers,
but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Proverbs 28:2
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- 28.2 Heb intelligent knowledgeable
Proverbs 28:12
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12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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 28:15-17
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15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;
no one will support him.
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 28:28
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28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
Proverbs 28:28
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28 When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29:2
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2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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 29:4
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4 The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
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14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
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14 If a king judges the poor with equity,
his throne will be established forever.(A)
Proverbs 29:16
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16 When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall.
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 29:18
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18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.
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)
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