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 17:7
The Voice
7 Elegant speech sounds odd when it comes from a fool,
and a lie on the lips of a leader is even more out of place!
Proverbs 19:6
The Voice
6 Many try to win the favor of a generous person,
and everyone is a friend to someone who gives gifts.
Proverbs 23:1-3
The Voice
23 When sitting down to eat with a ruler,
take a moment to think about who you are with and what you are doing.
2 If you are the type who eats too much too fast,
do whatever is necessary to curb your enthusiasm for food.
3 Also, do not eye the ruler’s delicacies,
for the food may not be what it seems.
Proverbs 25:15
The Voice
15 Patience can soften up a leader,
and a tender tongue can break even bone.
Proverbs 28:2
The Voice
2 Where there is rebellion in a land,
there are many petty and contending rulers;
But where there is a wise and intelligent leader,
peace and order endure.
Proverbs 29:12
The Voice
12 When it is known that a ruler listens to the words of liars,
soon he will have only scoundrels for advisors.
Proverbs 29:26
The Voice
26 Many people vie for special treatment from a ruler,
yet genuine justice proceeds from the Eternal.
The Voice Bible Copyright © 2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Voice™ translation © 2012 Ecclesia Bible Society All rights reserved.
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