Nadab son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Judah’s King Asa; he reigned over Israel for two years.
Proverbs 28:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: But by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but when the ruler is a man of discernment, understanding, and knowledge, its stability will long continue. American Standard Version (1901) For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Common English Bible When a land rebels, there are many leaders; but a person with understanding brings order. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For the sine of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged. |
Nadab son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Judah’s King Asa; he reigned over Israel for two years.
In the third year of Judah’s King Asa, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.
A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the foundations laid long ago; you will be called the repairer of broken walls, the restorer of streets where people live.
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’