Proverbs 14:28
English Standard Version
28 In (A)a multitude of people is the glory of a king,
but without people a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:28
Revised Standard Version
28 In a multitude of people is the glory of a king,
but without people a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:35
English Standard Version
35 A servant who deals wisely has (A)the king's favor,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:35
Revised Standard Version
35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 16:10
English Standard Version
10 (A)An oracle is on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16:10
Revised Standard Version
10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16:12-15
English Standard Version
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for (A)the throne is established by righteousness.
13 (B)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14 (C)A king's wrath is a messenger of death,
and a wise man will (D)appease it.
15 (E)In the light of a king's face there is life,
and his (F)favor is like (G)the clouds that bring the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:12-15
Revised Standard Version
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
and a wise man will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
Proverbs 17:7
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:7
Revised Standard Version
7 Fine speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a prince.
Proverbs 17:11
English Standard Version
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion,
and (A)a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
Revised Standard Version
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion,
and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 19:12
English Standard Version
Proverbs 19:12
Revised Standard Version
12 A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion,
but his favor is like dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
English Standard Version
2 The terror of a king is like (A)the growling of a lion;
whoever provokes him to anger (B)forfeits his life.
Proverbs 20:2
Revised Standard Version
2 The dread wrath of a king is like the growling of a lion;
he who provokes him to anger forfeits his life.
Proverbs 20:8
English Standard Version
Proverbs 20:8
Revised Standard Version
8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
winnows all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:26
English Standard Version
Proverbs 20:26
Revised Standard Version
26 A wise king winnows the wicked,
and drives the wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:28
English Standard Version
28 (A)Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king,
and by steadfast love his (B)throne is upheld.
Proverbs 20:28
Revised Standard Version
28 Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king,
and his throne is upheld by righteousness.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:28 Gk: Heb loyalty
Proverbs 21:1
English Standard Version
21 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord;
he (A)turns it wherever he will.
Proverbs 21:1
Revised Standard Version
21 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord;
he turns it wherever he will.
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