Proverbs 28:2 - English Standard Version 2016

² When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² 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

² 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)

² 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

² When a land rebels, there are many leaders; but a person with understanding brings order.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² 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

² 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.

Proverbs 28:2 Tagairtí Cros

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 place.

Proverbs 11:11

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

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 prosperity.”

Hosea 13:11

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