Proverbs 28:2

Modern King James Version

Because of the transgression of a land, many are its rulers; but it is prolonged by a man of discernment who knows right.

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 reigned over Israel two years.

1 Kings 15:28

And in the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha killed him and reigned in his place.

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright the city is lifted up, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

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

Isaiah 58:12

And those who come of you shall build the old ruins; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my advice be pleasing to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, whether there will be duration to your prosperity.

Hosea 13:11

I gave you a king in My anger, and took him away in My wrath.