Proverbs 28:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

² When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but when the ruler is a man of discernment, understanding, and knowledge, its stability will long continue.

American Standard Version (1901)

² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

Common English Bible

² When a land rebels, there are many leaders; but a person with understanding brings order.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged.

Proverbs 28:2 Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

Nadab son of Jeroboam  became king over Israel in the second year of Judah’s King Asa; he reigned over Israel for two years.

1 Kings 15:28

In the third year of Judah’s King Asa,  Baasha killed Nadab  and reigned in his place.

Proverbs 11:11

A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now a poor wise man was found in the city,  and he delivered the city by his wisdom.  Yet no one remembered that poor man.

Isaiah 58:12

Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the foundations laid long ago; you will be called the repairer of broken walls, the restorer of streets where people live.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right,  and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy.  Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’

Hosea 13:11

I give you a king in my anger and take away a king in my wrath.