Proverbs 28:2

New International Reader's Version

A country has many rulers when its people don’t obey. But an understanding ruler knows how to keep order.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

Nadab became king of Israel. It was in the second year that Asa was king of Judah. Nadab ruled over Israel for two years. He was the son of Jeroboam.

1 Kings 15:28

He killed Nadab in the third year that Asa was king of Judah. Baasha became the next king after Nadab.

Proverbs 11:11

The blessing of honest people builds up a city. But the words of sinners destroy it.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

A certain man lived in that city. He was poor but wise. He used his wisdom to save the city. But no one remembered that poor man.

Isaiah 58:12

Your people will rebuild the cities that were destroyed long ago. And you will build again on the old foundations. You will be called One Who Repairs Broken Walls. You will be called One Who Makes City Streets Like New Again.

Daniel 4:27

So, Your Majesty, I hope you will accept my advice. Stop being sinful. Do what is right. Give up your evil practices. Show kindness to those who are being treated badly. Then perhaps things will continue to go well with you.”

Hosea 13:11

So I became angry and gave you a king. Then I took him away from you.