Proverbs 28:2
World English Bible
2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers,
but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Proverbs 28:2
English Standard Version
2 When a land transgresses, (A)it has many rulers,
but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
its stability will long continue.
Proverbs 28:12
World English Bible
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:12
English Standard Version
12 When (A)the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
but when (B)the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:15-17
World English Bible
15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;
no one will support him.
Proverbs 28:15-17
English Standard Version
15 Like (A)a roaring lion or (B)a charging bear
is (C)a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who (D)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 If one is burdened with (E)the blood of another,
he will be a fugitive until death;[a]
let no one help him.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:17 Hebrew until the pit
Proverbs 28:28
World English Bible
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
Proverbs 28:28
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28 When (A)the wicked rise, (B)people hide themselves,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29:2
World English Bible
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2
English Standard Version
2 When (A)the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when (B)the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:4
World English Bible
4 The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4
English Standard Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who taxes heavily
Proverbs 29:12
World English Bible
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
English Standard Version
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
World English Bible
14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
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Proverbs 29:16
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16 When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:16
English Standard Version
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but (A)the righteous will look upon their downfall.
Proverbs 29:18
World English Bible
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.
Proverbs 29:18
English Standard Version
18 Where (A)there is no prophetic vision the people (B)cast off restraint,[a]
but blessed is he who (C)keeps the law.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:18 Or the people are discouraged
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