Proverbs 14:28
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28 The glory of a king is a multitude of people;
without people a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:28
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28 A large population is a king’s glory,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s ruin.
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excess speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a ruler.[a]
Footnotes
- 17.7 Or a noble
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool;
how much more are deceitful statements[a] with a prince!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Lit. lips
Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many seek the favor of the generous,
and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many curry favor of an official;
everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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Things to Avoid in Life
23 Whenever you sit down to dine with a ruler,
carefully think about what is before you.
2 Put a knife to your own throat,
if you have a big appetite.[a]
3 Don’t crave his delicacies,
because the meal is deceptive.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:2 Lit. a master of an appetite
Proverbs 25:15
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15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue can break bones.(A)
Proverbs 25:15
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15 Through patience a ruler may be persuaded;
a gentle word[a] can break a bone.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Lit. tongue
Proverbs 28:2
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Footnotes
- 28.2 Heb intelligent knowledgeable
Proverbs 28:2
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2 When a land transgresses,
it gains a succession of leaders,
but with an understanding and knowledgeable man,
its stability endures.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
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12 When a ruler is listening to lies,
all of his officials tend to become wicked.
Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(A)
Proverbs 29:26
International Standard Version
26 Many seek a ruler’s favor,[a]
but justice for a man comes from the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:26 Lit. face
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