Proverbs 28:2

Easy To Read Version

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\}.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

During Asa’s second year as king of Judah, Nadab, son of Jeroboam, became king of Israel. Nadab ruled over Israel for two years.

1 Kings 15:28

This happened during the third year that Asa was the king of Judah. And Baasha became the next king of Israel.

Proverbs 11:11

A city becomes great when the honest people living there give it their blessing. But the things an evil person says can destroy a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

But there was a wise man in that town. That wise man was poor, but he used his wisdom to save his town. After everything was finished, the people forgot about that poor man.

Isaiah 58:12

Your cities have been destroyed for many, many years. But new cities will be built, and the foundations of these cities will continue for many, many years. You will be called “The One Who Fixes Fences.” And you will be called, “The One Who Builds Roads and Houses.”

Daniel 4:27

So, king, please accept my advice. I advise you to stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing bad things. And be kind to poor people. Then you might continue to be successful.”

Hosea 13:11

I was angry, and I gave you a king. And when I became very angry, I took him away.