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Proverbs 28:14-16
International Standard Version
Proverbs 28:14-16
International Standard Version
14 Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord,[a]
but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.
15 A roaring lion and a charging bear—
that’s what a wicked tyrant is over poor people.
16 A Commander-in-Chief[b] who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding,
but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.[c]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:14 The Heb. lacks the Lord
- Proverbs 28:16 Lit. Nagid; i.e. a senior officer entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority
- Proverbs 28:16 Lit. will lengthen his days
Proverbs 28:14-16
New International Version
Proverbs 28:14-16
New International Version
14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
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