Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
For the transgressions of a land, many are the rulers thereof, but, under an intelligent and discerning man, stability is prolonged.
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.
Amplified
When a land does wrong, it has many princes,
But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
1 The lawless, fleeth when no man pursueth, but, the righteous, like a lion, are confident. 2 For the transgressions of a land, many are the rulers thereof, but, under an intelligent and discerning man, stability is prolonged. 3 A poor man, who oppresseth the helpless, is like a rain beating down, leaving no food.
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Cross References
Genesis 45:5-8
But, now, do not grieve, neither let it be vexing in your eyes, that ye sold me hither, - for, to save life, did God send me before you.
1 Kings 15:25
Now, Nadab son of Jeroboam, began to reign over Israel, in the second year of Asa king of Judah, - and he reigned over Israel, two years.
1 Kings 15:28
And Baasha slew him, in the third year of Asa king of Judah, - and reigned in his stead.
1 Kings 16:8-29
In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, began Elah son of Baasha to reign over Israel, in Tirzah, and he reigned two years.
2 Kings 15:8-31
In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, began Zechariah son of Jeroboam to reign over Israel, in Samaria, and he reigned six months.
2 Chronicles 32:20-26
And Hezekiah the king and Isaiah son of Amoz, the prophet, prayed concerning this,-and made outcry unto the heavens,
2 Chronicles 36:1-12
And the people of the land took Jehoahaz, son of Josiah, - and made him king instead of his father, in Jerusalem.
Job 22:28-30
And thou shalt decree a purpose, and it shall be fulfilled unto thee, and, upon thy ways, shall have shone a light;
Ecclesiastes 9:15
but there was found therein, a man, poor but wise, and, he, delivered the city by his wisdom, - yet, no one, remembered that poor man.
Isaiah 3:1-7
For lo! the Lord, Yahweh of hosts, removing from Jerusalem and from Judah, The stay and staff, - The whole stay of bread, And the whole stay of water:
Isaiah 58:12
And they who come of thee shall build the wastes of age-past times, And as for the foundations of generation after generation, thou shall rear them up, - So shalt thou be called - A Repairer of broken walls, A Restorer of paths leading home.
Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, let, my counsel, be pleasing unto thee, thy sin, then, - by righteousness, break thou off, and, thine iniquities, by shewing favour to the oppressed, - if so be it may become the lengthening out of thy security.
Hosea 13:11
I might give thee a king in mine anger, and take him away in my wrath.