Proverbs 14:28
The Voice
28 A king’s splendor is in his many people,
but a declining population will lead to his ruin.
Proverbs 14:35
The Voice
35 The king shows kindness to a servant who acts wisely,
but his anger burns toward one who brings shame.
Proverbs 16:10
The Voice
10 The king makes a decision under divine inspiration,
but he must never render an unfair judgment.
Proverbs 16:13-15
The Voice
13 Kings admire those who tell the truth;
they adore those who set the record straight.
14 A king’s rage signals that people will die,
but whoever is wise will pacify him.
15 If a king is smiling brightly, life will be granted;
his favor is like a cloud swelled with the first spring rain.
Proverbs 19:12
The Voice
12 A king’s rage is like the thunderous roar of a lion,
but his favor is like a cooling mist upon the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
The Voice
2 A king’s wrath strikes fear like a lion’s roar;
those who provoke him to anger sentence themselves to death.
Proverbs 20:8
The Voice
8 When a king sits on his throne as judge,
he ferrets out all evil and scatters it with his royal stare.
Proverbs 20:26
The Voice
26 A wise king weeds out the wrongdoers,
then drives over them with his threshing wheel of justice.
Proverbs 20:28
The Voice
28 Loyal love and faithfulness safeguard the king;
his throne is perpetuated through loyal love.
Proverbs 21:1
The Voice
21 The king’s heart is like a channel of water directed by the Eternal:
He chooses which way He bends it.
Proverbs 22:11
The Voice
11 Those who love a pure heart and speak with grace
will find that the king is their friend.
Proverbs 22:29
The Voice
29 And as for those who are skilled in their work,
they will be recognized and invited to serve kings
rather than regular folk.
Proverbs 24:21-22
The Voice
21 My son, fear both the Eternal and His anointed ruler.
It is not wise to associate with those rebelling against them
22 Because disaster can arise from either of them without warning,
and who knows what destruction comes down from both of them?
Proverbs 25:2-3
The Voice
2 God’s glory is shown when He conceals things;
a king’s glory is shown in his ability to explore the facts of the matter.
3 As the heights of heaven and the depths of earth are beyond comprehension,
so are the hearts of kings.
Proverbs 25:4-5
The Voice
4 Take away the impurities from the silver,
and a good smith can create something of value;
5 Take away the wicked from among the king’s advisors,
and his reign will be established with integrity.
Proverbs 25:6-7
The Voice
6 Do not claim to be important in the presence of the king
or vie for a position within the company of great men.
7 Truly, it is far sweeter to have someone of influence say to you, “Come up here and join us,”
than to be ordered to some lower rank in front of a noble.
Just because you think you have seen something
Proverbs 29:4
The Voice
4 A king brings stability to a land with his justice,
but one who makes unjust demands brings it to ruin.
Proverbs 29:14
The Voice
14 The king who is fair in his treatment of the poor
will see his dynasty continue forever.
Proverbs 31:4-7
The Voice
4 Take care, my son, O Lemuel.
Kings should not drink too much wine
or rulers should not crave strong drink;
5 For if they do, they will become drunk and forget the decree they just made
and alter the course of justice for all the poor and afflicted.
6 Rather, give liquor to one who is dying,
and offer wine to those struggling with life’s harsh realities.
7 Let such a one drink and forget what he is missing;
then perhaps he won’t remember his sorrows anymore.
The Voice Bible Copyright © 2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Voice™ translation © 2012 Ecclesia Bible Society All rights reserved.
