Proverbs 14:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
Proverbs 14:28
New American Standard Bible
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the scarcity of people is a prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:35
Christian Standard Bible
35 A king favors a prudent servant,(A)
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
Proverbs 14:35
New American Standard Bible
35 The king’s favor is toward a (A)servant who acts wisely,
But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 16:10
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:10
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
Proverbs 16:12-15
Christian Standard Bible
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,(A)
since a throne is established through righteousness.(B)
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise person appeases it.(C)
15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Proverbs 16:12-15
New American Standard Bible
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
Because a (A)throne is established on righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And one who speaks right is loved.
14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death;
But a wise person will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the [a](B)spring rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Lit latter
Proverbs 17:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance
Proverbs 17:11
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 17:11 Or a merciless angel
Proverbs 17:11
New American Standard Bible
11 A rebellious person seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 19:12
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:12
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.(A)
Proverbs 20:2
New American Standard Bible
2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
One who provokes him to anger [a](A)forfeits his own life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:2 Lit sins against
Proverbs 20:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 A king sitting on a throne to judge
separates out all evil with his eyes.(A)
Proverbs 20:8
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:8 Or Sifts
Proverbs 20:26
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:26
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:26 Lit turns
Proverbs 20:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
Proverbs 20:28
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty
- Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty
Proverbs 21:1
Christian Standard Bible
21 A king’s heart is like channeled water in the Lord’s hand:
He directs it wherever he chooses.(A)
Proverbs 21:1
New American Standard Bible
On Life and Conduct
21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;
He (A)turns it wherever He pleases.
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