Proverbs 28:2 - The Scriptures 1998

² Because of transgression of a land, Many are its rulers; But by a man of understanding and knowledge, Right is maintained.

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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

And Naḏ

1 Kings 15:28

And Baʽ

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the straight the city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wrong it is overthrown.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

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

Isaiah 58:12

“And those from among you shall build the old waste places. You shall raise up the foundations of many generations. And you would be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.

Daniel 4:27

“Therefore, O sovereign, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your crookednesses by showing favour to the poor – your prosperity might be extended.”

Hosea 13:11

“I gave you a sovereign in My displeasure, but I took him away in My wrath.