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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
28 A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Proverbs 19:6
New International Version
Proverbs 19:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 23:1-3
New International Version
Proverbs 23:1-3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
consider carefully what[a] is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you have a big[b] appetite;
3 don’t desire his choice food,(A)
for that food is deceptive.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:1 Or who
- Proverbs 23:2 Lit you are the master of an
Proverbs 25:15
New International Version
Proverbs 25:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(A)
Proverbs 28:2
New International Version
2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:2
Holman 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 29:12
New International Version
Proverbs 29:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 If a ruler listens to lies,(A)
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:26
New International Version
Proverbs 29:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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