Proverbs 28:2 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

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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.

Proverbs 28:2 Tagairtí Cros

1 Kings 15:25

Nadav the son of Yarov`am began to reign over Yisra'el in the second year of Asa king of Yehudah; and he reigned over Yisra'el two years.

1 Kings 15:28

Even in the third year of Asa king of Yehudah did Ba`sha kill him, and reigned in his place.

Proverbs 11:11

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

Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

Isaiah 58:12

Those who shall be of you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

Daniel 4:27

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

Hosea 13:11

I have given you a king in my anger, and have taken him away in my wrath.