Proverbs 28:2

New International Version

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.

1 Kings 15:28

Baasha killed Nadab in the third year of Asa king of Judah and succeeded him as king.

Proverbs 11:11

Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man.

Isaiah 58:12

Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, Your Majesty, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. It may be that then your prosperity will continue.”

Hosea 13:11

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