Proverbs 28:12,15,18 - Compare All Versions

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When good people are promoted, everything is great, but when the bad are in charge, watch out!

Lions roar and bears charge— and the wicked lord it over the poor.

Walk straight—live well and be saved; a devious life is a doomed life.

When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: But when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; So is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.

When good people triumph, there is great happiness, but when the wicked get control, everybody hides.

A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor people as a roaring lion or a charging bear.

Innocent people will be kept safe, but those who are dishonest will suddenly be ruined.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.

Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.

When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.

Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration; But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.

Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

He who walks blamelessly and uprightly will be kept safe, But he who is crooked (perverse) will suddenly fall.

When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.

The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.

The triumphant joy of God’s lovers releases great glory. But when the wicked rise to power, everyone goes into hiding.

Ruthless rulers can only be compared to raging lions and roaming bears.

The pure will be rescued from failure, but the perverse will suddenly fall into ruin.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.

Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.