Proverbs 14:28
Lexham English Bible
28 In the multitude of people is the glory of the king,
but without a population, a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:28
New International Version
28 A large population is a king’s glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.(A)
Proverbs 14:35
Lexham English Bible
35 The favor of a king is for the servant who deals wisely,
but his wrath will be on him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:35
New International Version
35 A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
Lexham English Bible
10 A decision is upon the lips of a king;
in judgment his mouth will not sin.
Proverbs 16:10
New International Version
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
Proverbs 16:12-15
Lexham English Bible
12 An abomination to kings is doing evil,
for by righteousness the throne will be established.
13 The delight of kings are the lips of righteousness,
and he who speaks what is upright he will love.
14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death,
but one who is wise will appease[a] it.
15 In the light of the face of the king there is life,
and his favor is like a cloud of spring rain.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:14 Or “atone, cover over”
Proverbs 16:12-15
New International Version
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.(A)
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.(B)
Proverbs 17:7
Lexham English Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:7 Literally “A lip of fineness”
- Proverbs 17:7 Literally “only for”
- Proverbs 17:7 Literally “lip of deceit”
Proverbs 17:7
New International Version
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
Proverbs 17:11
Lexham English Bible
11 An evil person will seek only rebellion,
and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
New International Version
11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.
Proverbs 19:12
Lexham English Bible
12 The rage of a king growls like a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:12
New International Version
Proverbs 20:2
Lexham English Bible
2 Roaring like the lion is the dreaded anger of a king;
he who provokes him forfeits his life.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 20:2 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
Proverbs 20:2
New International Version
Proverbs 20:8
Lexham English Bible
8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
winnows all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
New International Version
Proverbs 20:26
Lexham English Bible
26 A wise king winnows the wicked,
and he will drive a wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:26
New International Version
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
he drives the threshing wheel over them.(A)
Proverbs 20:28
Lexham English Bible
28 Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king,
and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.
Proverbs 20:28
New International Version
Proverbs 21:1
Lexham English Bible
21 Streams of water are the heart[a] of a king in the hand of Yahweh;
wherever[b] he will desire, he will turn.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:1 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 21:1 Literally “upon all that”
Proverbs 21:1
New International Version
21 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
that he channels toward all who please him.(A)
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