Proverbs 28:2
King James Version (KJV)
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.
In context
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:2 in every translation
- KJV 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.
- WEB World English Bible
- In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
- ASV 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.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- By the transgression of a land many [are] its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right — it is prolonged.
- DBY 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.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.