Proverbs 28:2

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue.

Cross References

1 Kings 15:25

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

1 Kings 15:28

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

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

But 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

And 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 dwell in.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you; break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your tranquillity.”

Hosea 13:11

I have given you kings in my anger, and I have taken them away in my wrath.