Proverbs 28:2

By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.

Genesis 45:5-8

and now, be not grieved, nor let it be displeasing in your eyes that ye sold me hither, for to preserve life hath God sent me before you.

1 Kings 15:25

And Nadab son of Jeroboam hath reigned over Israel, in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigneth over Israel two years,

1 Kings 15:28

yea, Baasha putteth him to death in the third year of Asa king of Judah, and reigneth in his stead.

1 Kings 16:8-29

In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah reigned hath Elah son of Baasha over Israel in Tirzah, two years;

2 Kings 15:8-31

In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah reigned hath Zechariah son of Jeroboam over Israel, in Samaria, six months,

2 Chronicles 32:20-26

And Hezekiah the king prayeth, and Isaiah son of Amoz the prophet, concerning this, and they cry to the heavens,

2 Chronicles 36:1-12

And the people of the land take Jehoahaz son of Josiah, and cause him to reign instead of his father in Jerusalem.

Job 22:28-30

And thou decreest a saying, And it is established to thee, And on thy ways hath light shone.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

and there hath been found in it a poor wise man, and he hath delivered the city by his wisdom, and men have not remembered that poor man!

Isaiah 3:1-7

For, lo, the Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Is turning aside from Jerusalem, And from Judah, stay and staff, Every stay of bread, and every stay of water.

Isaiah 58:12

And they have built out of thee the wastes of old, The foundations of many generations thou raisest up, And one calleth thee, 'Repairer of the breach, Restorer of paths to rest in.'

Daniel 4:27

'Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and thy sins by righteousness break off, and thy perversity by pitying the poor, lo, it is a lengthening of thine ease.

Hosea 13:11

I give to thee a king in Mine anger, And I take away in My wrath.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

The transgression

1 Kings 15:25
And Nadab son of Jeroboam hath reigned over Israel, in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigneth over Israel two years,
1 Kings 16:8
In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah reigned hath Elah son of Baasha over Israel in Tirzah, two years;
2 Kings 15:8
In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah reigned hath Zechariah son of Jeroboam over Israel, in Samaria, six months,
2 Chronicles 36:1
And the people of the land take Jehoahaz son of Josiah, and cause him to reign instead of his father in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 3:1
For, lo, the Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Is turning aside from Jerusalem, And from Judah, stay and staff, Every stay of bread, and every stay of water.
Hosea 13:11
I give to thee a king in Mine anger, And I take away in My wrath.

But

Genesis 45:5
and now, be not grieved, nor let it be displeasing in your eyes that ye sold me hither, for to preserve life hath God sent me before you.
2 Chronicles 32:20
And Hezekiah the king prayeth, and Isaiah son of Amoz the prophet, concerning this, and they cry to the heavens,
Job 22:28
And thou decreest a saying, And it is established to thee, And on thy ways hath light shone.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
and there hath been found in it a poor wise man, and he hath delivered the city by his wisdom, and men have not remembered that poor man!
Isaiah 58:12
And they have built out of thee the wastes of old, The foundations of many generations thou raisest up, And one calleth thee, 'Repairer of the breach, Restorer of paths to rest in.'
Daniel 4:27
'Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and thy sins by righteousness break off, and thy perversity by pitying the poor, lo, it is a lengthening of thine ease.

General references

Hosea 13:11
I give to thee a king in Mine anger, And I take away in My wrath.