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.
Proverbs 28:2 - English Standard Version 2016 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue. 更多版本King 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 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.
So Baasha killed him in the third year of Asa king of Judah and reigned in his place.
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.
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.
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.
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.”