Proverbs 28:2
Lexham English Bible
2 By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase,
but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.
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 28:12
Lexham English Bible
12 When the righteous triumphs, great is the glory,
but with the rising of the wicked, a person will be hidden.
Proverbs 28:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing,[a]
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide.(A)
Footnotes
- 28:12 Lit glory
Proverbs 28:15-17
Lexham English Bible
15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is[a] a cruel oppressor,
but those who hate unjust gain will have long[b] days.
17 A person who is burdened with the blood of another,[c]
until death he will flee;
do not take hold of him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Hebrew “and”
- Proverbs 28:16 Or “prolong”
- Proverbs 28:17 Literally “life”
Proverbs 28:15-17
Christian Standard Bible
16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(C)
Footnotes
- 28:17 Lit the blood of a person
Proverbs 28:28
Lexham English Bible
28 With the rising of the wicked, humankind will be hidden,
and with their perishing, the righteous will multiply.
Proverbs 28:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 When the wicked come to power,
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish.(A)
Proverbs 29:2
Lexham English Bible
2 When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice,
but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.
Proverbs 29:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.(A)
Proverbs 29:4
Lexham English Bible
4 By justice a king gives stability to a land,
but a man of bribes will ruin it.
Proverbs 29:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)
but a person who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(B)
Footnotes
- 29:4 The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.
Proverbs 29:12
Lexham English Bible
12 A ruler listening to a word of falsehood,
all his officials are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 If a ruler listens to lies,(A)
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
Lexham English Bible
14 A king who judges with truthfulness to the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
Christian Standard Bible
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.(A)
Proverbs 29:16
Lexham English Bible
16 With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase,
but the righteous will look on his downfall.
Proverbs 29:16
Christian Standard Bible
16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)
Proverbs 29:18
Lexham English Bible
18 When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
but as for he who guards instruction, happiness is his.
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