Parallel Verses
Amplified
When a land does wrong, it has many princes,
But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
International Standard Version
When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
A Conservative Version
For the transgression of a land many are the rulers of it. But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state shall be prolonged.
American Standard Version
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof'shall be prolonged.
Bible in Basic English
Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
Darby Translation
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged.
Julia Smith Translation
In the transgression of a land many its chiefs: and by a man understanding to know, the place shall be extended.
King James 2000
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge its state shall be prolonged.
Lexham Expanded Bible
By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase, but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.
Modern King James verseion
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its rulers; but it is prolonged by a man of discernment who knows right.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Because of sin the land doth oft change her prince; but through men of understanding and wisdom a realm endureth long.
NET Bible
When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.
New Heart English Bible
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
The Emphasized Bible
For the transgressions of a land, many are the rulers thereof, but, under an intelligent and discerning man, stability is prolonged.
Webster
For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
World English Bible
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Youngs Literal Translation
By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.
Themes
Government » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Nations » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
1
But the righteous are as bold as a lion.
When a land does wrong, it has many princes,
But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
A poor man who oppresses and exploits the lowly
Is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Genesis 45:5-8
Now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to save life and preserve our family.
1 Kings 15:25
Now Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel for two years.
1 Kings 15:28
So Baasha killed Nadab in the third year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his place.
1 Kings 16:8-29
In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha became king over Israel in Tirzah, and reigned two years.
2 Kings 15:8-31
In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah the son of Jeroboam [II] became king over Israel in Samaria for six months.
2 Chronicles 32:20-26
But Hezekiah the king and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven [for help].
2 Chronicles 36:1-12
Then the people of the land took Joahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.
Job 22:28-30
“You will also decide and decree a thing, and it will be established for you;
And the light [of God’s favor] will shine upon your ways.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
But there was found in it a poor wise man, and by his wisdom he rescued the city. Yet no man [seriously] remembered that poor man.
Isaiah 3:1-7
Both supply and support, the whole supply of bread
And the whole supply of water;
Isaiah 58:12
“And your people will rebuild the ancient ruins;
You will raise up and restore the age-old foundations [of buildings that have been laid waste];
You will be called Repairer of the Breach,
Restorer of Streets
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, let my advice to you be [considered and found] acceptable; break away now from your sins and exhibit your repentance by doing what is right, and from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor, so that [if you repent] there may possibly be a continuance of your prosperity and tranquility and a healing of your error.’
Hosea 13:11
I gave you a king in My anger,
And I took him away in My wrath [as punishment].