14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Other Translations of Proverbs 29:14

New International Version

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

English Standard Version

14 If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

The Message

14 Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.

New King James Version

14 The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

New Living Translation

14 If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:14

Commentary on Proverbs 29:14

(Read Proverbs 29:14)

The rich will look to themselves, but the poor and needy the prince must defend and plead for.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

Other Translations of Proverbs 29:16

New International Version

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

English Standard Version

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

The Message

16 When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.

New King James Version

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

New Living Translation

16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:16

Commentary on Proverbs 29:16

(Read Proverbs 29:16)

Let not the righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience.