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 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 19:6
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:6
New American Standard Bible
6 (A)Many will seek the favor of a [a]generous person,
And every person is a friend to (B)him who gives gifts.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:6 Or noble
Proverbs 23:1-3
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 23:1-3
New American Standard Bible
On Life and Conduct
23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Consider carefully [a]what is before you,
2 And put a knife to your throat
If you are a (A)person of great appetite.
3 Do not (B)desire his delicacies,
For it is deceptive food.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:1 Or who
Proverbs 25:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(A)
Proverbs 25:15
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Lit length of anger
Proverbs 28:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,(A)
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
Proverbs 28:2
New American Standard Bible
2 Due to a [a]wrongdoing of [b]a land its leaders are (A)many,
But (B)by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:2 Or rebellion
- Proverbs 28:2 I.e., the people of a land
Proverbs 29:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 If a ruler listens to lies,(A)
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
New American Standard Bible
12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:26
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:26 Lit face
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