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
Common English Bible
2 When a land rebels, there are many leaders;
but a person with understanding brings order.
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
Common English Bible
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great respect,
but people hide when the wicked prosper.
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
Common English Bible
15 A wicked ruler over the poor
is like a growling lion or a prowling bear.
16 A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will live long.
17 If someone feels guilty about murder,
don’t hold them back from fleeing to the pit.
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
Common English Bible
28 When the wicked rise up, people hide,
but when they are destroyed, the righteous multiply.
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
Common English Bible
2 When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
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
Common English Bible
4 A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:12
New American Standard Bible
12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
Common English Bible
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
those who serve him will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:14
Common English Bible
14 If a king judges the poor honestly,
his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
Proverbs 29:16
Common English Bible
16 When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes;
the righteous will see their downfall.
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
Common English Bible
18 When there’s no vision, the people get out of control,
but whoever obeys instruction is happy.
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