Proverbs 20:22
New Living Translation
22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.
Proverbs 20:22
Living Bible
22 Don’t repay evil for evil. Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.
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Proverbs 20:28
New Living Translation
28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
his throne is made secure through love.
Proverbs 20:28
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28 If a king is kind, honest, and fair, his kingdom stands secure.
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Proverbs 22:3
New Living Translation
3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 22:3
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3 A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
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Proverbs 22:10
New Living Translation
10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
Quarrels and insults will disappear.
Proverbs 22:10
Living Bible
10 Throw out the mocker, and you will be rid of tension, fighting, and quarrels.
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Proverbs 27:12
New Living Translation
12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12
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12 A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them. The simpleton never looks and suffers the consequences.
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Proverbs 28:16
New Living Translation
16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
Proverbs 28:16
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16 Only a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.
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