Proverbs 28:2

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

When a land rebels it has many rulers; but with an intelligent person, honesty endures.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

Nadab son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of King Asa of Judah; he reigned over Israel two years.

1 Kings 15:28

So Baasha killed Nadab in the third year of King Asa of Judah and succeeded him.

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

Isaiah 58:12

Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for your sins with righteousness and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”

Hosea 13:11

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