Proverbs 28:2,4,12,15-16,28
Proverbs 28:2 The Message (MSG)
When the country is in chaos, everybody has a plan to fix it— But it takes a leader of real understanding to straighten things out.
Proverbs 28:4 The Message (MSG)
If you desert God’s law, you’re free to embrace depravity; if you love God’s law, you fight for it tooth and nail.
Proverbs 28:12 The Message (MSG)
When good people are promoted, everything is great, but when the bad are in charge, watch out!
Proverbs 28:15-16 The Message (MSG)
Lions roar and bears charge— and the wicked lord it over the poor. Among leaders who lack insight, abuse abounds, but for one who hates corruption, the future is bright.
Proverbs 28:28 The Message (MSG)
When corruption takes over, good people go underground, but when the crooks are thrown out, it’s safe to come out.
Proverbs 28:2 King James Version (KJV)
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: But by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:4 King James Version (KJV)
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: But such as keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:12 King James Version (KJV)
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: But when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Proverbs 28:15-16 King James Version (KJV)
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; So is a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:28 King James Version (KJV)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
Proverbs 28:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them.
Proverbs 28:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:15-16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:2 New Century Version (NCV)
When a country is lawless, it has one ruler after another; but when it is led by a leader with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.
Proverbs 28:4 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who disobey what they have been taught praise the wicked, but those who obey what they have been taught are against them.
Proverbs 28:12 New Century Version (NCV)
When good people triumph, there is great happiness, but when the wicked get control, everybody hides.
Proverbs 28:15-16 New Century Version (NCV)
A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor people as a roaring lion or a charging bear. A ruler without wisdom will be cruel, but the one who refuses to take dishonest money will rule a long time.
Proverbs 28:28 New Century Version (NCV)
When the wicked get control, everybody hides, but when they die, good people do well.
Proverbs 28:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:15-16 American Standard Version (ASV)
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people. The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:28 American Standard Version (ASV)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:2 New International Version (NIV)
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:4 New International Version (NIV)
Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked, but those who heed it resist them.
Proverbs 28:12 New International Version (NIV)
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
Proverbs 28:15-16 New International Version (NIV)
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
Proverbs 28:28 New International Version (NIV)
When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
Proverbs 28:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:15-16 New King James Version (NKJV)
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people. A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:28 New King James Version (NKJV)
When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When a land does wrong, it has many princes, But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
Proverbs 28:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Those who set aside the law [of God and man] praise the wicked, But those who keep the law [of God and man] struggle with them. [Prov 29:18]
Proverbs 28:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration; But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:15-16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days], But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves; But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great. [Prov 28:12]
Proverbs 28:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
Proverbs 28:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.
Proverbs 28:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
Proverbs 28:15-16 New Living Translation (NLT)
A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear. A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
Proverbs 28:28 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.
Proverbs 28:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A rebellious nation is thrown into chaos, but leaders anointed with wisdom will restore law and order.
Proverbs 28:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Those who turn their backs on what they know is right will no longer be able to tell right from wrong. But those who love the truth strengthen their souls.
Proverbs 28:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The triumphant joy of God’s lovers releases great glory. But when the wicked rise to power, everyone goes into hiding.
Proverbs 28:15-16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Ruthless rulers can only be compared to raging lions and roaming bears. Abusive leaders fail to employ wisdom, but leaders who despise corruption will enjoy a long and full life.
Proverbs 28:28 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When wicked leaders rise to power, good people go into hiding. But when they fall from power, the godly take their place.
Proverbs 28:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
Proverbs 28:4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them.
Proverbs 28:12 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.