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Thursday, April 18th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 28:2; Proverbs 28:12; Proverbs 28:15-17; Proverbs 28:28; Proverbs 29:2; Proverbs 29:4; Proverbs 29:12; Proverbs 29:14; Proverbs 29:16; Proverbs 29:18

N84New International Version (1984)
NIVNew International Version
Proverbs 28:2
- Variant Count: 3
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:2
- Variant Count: 4 (21%)
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:12
- Variant Count: 1
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding.
Proverbs 28:12
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
Proverbs 28:15
- Variant Count: 2
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.
Proverbs 28:15
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
Proverbs 28:16
- Variant Count: 4
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.
Proverbs 28:16
- Variant Count: 5 (29%)
A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
Proverbs 28:17
- Variant Count: 9
A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him.
Proverbs 28:17
- Variant Count: 9 (45%)
Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.
Proverbs 28:28
- Variant Count: None
When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
Proverbs 28:28
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
Proverbs 29:2
- Variant Count: None
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:4
- Variant Count: 3
By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4
- Variant Count: 4 (21%)
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
Proverbs 29:12
- Variant Count: None
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
- Variant Count: 2
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.
Proverbs 29:14
- Variant Count: 3 (20%)
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:16
- Variant Count: None
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:16
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:18
- Variant Count: 3
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:18
- Variant Count: 5 (26%)
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction.
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