Proverbs 28:2 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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)

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

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For the sine of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.

Proverbs 28:2 Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.

1 Kings 15:28

Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

Isaiah 58:12

And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

Daniel 4:27

Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

Hosea 13:11

I have given thee a king in mine anger, and have taken him away in my wrath.