Proverbs 28:2 - Easy To Read Version2 A country filled with people that break the law will have many bad rulers that rule only a short time. But a wise ruler will rule a long time in a country where people understand \{the need to obey the law\}. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17692 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition2 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. See the chapterAmerican 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. See the chapterCommon English Bible2 When a land rebels, there are many leaders; but a person with understanding brings order. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version2 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. See the chapter |