Proverbs 14:28
New International Version
28 A large population is a king’s glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.(A)
Proverbs 14:28
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
New International Version
35 A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(A)
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
New International Version
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
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 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
New International Version
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
Proverbs 17:7
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance
Proverbs 17:11
New International Version
11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.
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
New International Version
Proverbs 19:12
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:2
New International Version
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
New International Version
Proverbs 20:8
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:8 Or Sifts
Proverbs 20:26
New International Version
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
he drives the threshing wheel over them.(A)
Proverbs 20:26
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:26 Lit turns
Proverbs 20:28
New International Version
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
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)
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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