Proverbs 28:2
New American Standard Bible
2 Due to a [a]wrongdoing of [b]a land its leaders are (A)many,
But (B)by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:2 Or rebellion
- Proverbs 28:2 I.e., the people of a land
Proverbs 28:2
American Standard Version
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;
But by [a]men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:2 Or, a man
Proverbs 28:12
New American Standard Bible
12 When the (A)righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But (B)when the wicked rise, people [a]hide themselves.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:12 Lit will be searched for
Proverbs 28:12
American Standard Version
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men [a]hide themselves.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:12 Hebrew must be searched for.
Proverbs 28:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 Like a (A)roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a (B)wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A (C)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 A person who is (D)burdened with the guilt of human blood
Will [a]be a fugitive until death; no one is to support him!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:17 Lit flee to the pit
Proverbs 28:15-17
American Standard Version
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,
So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 [a]The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person
Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.
Proverbs 28:28
New American Standard Bible
28 When the wicked rise, people hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
American Standard Version
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29:2
New American Standard Bible
2 When the (A)righteous [a]increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or become great
Proverbs 29:2
American Standard Version
2 When the righteous [a]are increased, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or, are in authority
Proverbs 29:4
New American Standard Bible
4 The (A)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a person who takes bribes ruins it.
Proverbs 29:4
American Standard Version
4 The king by justice establisheth the land;
But [a]he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or, he that imposeth tribute. Hebrew a man of offerings.
Proverbs 29:12
New American Standard Bible
12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
American Standard Version
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
All his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:14
American Standard Version
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
His throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
Proverbs 29:16
American Standard Version
16 When the wicked [a]are increased, transgression increaseth;
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or, are in authority
Proverbs 29:18
New American Standard Bible
18 Where there is (A)no [a]vision, the people (B)are unrestrained,
But (C)happy is one who keeps the Law.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:18 Or revelation
Proverbs 29:18
American Standard Version
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;
But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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