Proverbs 28:2

New Century Version

When a country is lawless, it has one ruler after another; but when it is led by a leader with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel during the second year Asa was king of Judah. Nadab was king of Israel for two years,

1 Kings 15:28

This happened during Asa’s third year as king of Judah, and Baasha became the next king of Israel.

Proverbs 11:11

Good people bless and build up their city, but the wicked can destroy it with their words.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now there was a poor but wise man in the town who used his wisdom to save his town. But later on, everyone forgot about him.

Isaiah 58:12

Your people will rebuild the old cities that are now in ruins; you will rebuild their foundations. You will be known for repairing the broken places and for rebuilding the roads and houses.

Daniel 4:27

So, O king, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing wicked things and be kind to the poor. Then you might continue to be successful.”

Hosea 13:11

So I gave you a king, but only in anger, and I took him away in my great anger.