Proverbs 28:2
HCSB


Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

New American Standard Bible

By the transgression of a land many are its princes,
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

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.

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.

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

Statecraft » Wisdom in

Transgression » The reward for transgression

Understanding » Those that understand

Topics

ethics, social

Government

Rulers

Wisdom, Human Importance

Civic Righteousness

Unsuitable Rule

rebellion

apostasy

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
For the transgression
H6588
פּשׁע 
Pesha` 
transgression, trespass, sin, rebellion
Usage: 93

of a land
H776
ארץ 
'erets 
land, earth, country, ground, world, way, common, field, nations, wilderness
Usage: 2504

many
H7227
רב 
Rab 
many, great, much, captain, more, long, enough, multitude, mighty, greater, greatly,
Usage: 458

are the princes
H8269
שׂר 
Sar 
prince, captain, chief, ruler, governor, keeper, principal, general, lords,
Usage: 421

thereof but by a man
H120
אדם 
'adam 
man, men, Adam, person, common sort , hypocrite
Usage: 541

of understanding
H995
בּין 
Biyn 
understand, understanding, consider, prudent, perceive, regard, discern, instruct, .
Usage: 169

and knowledge
H3045
ידע 
Yada` 
know, known, knowledge, perceive, shew, tell, wist, understand, certainly, acknowledge, acquaintance, consider, declare, teach,
Usage: 946

the state
H3651
כּן 
Ken 
so, thus, like manner, well, such thing, howbeit, state, after that, following, after this, therefore, wherefore, surely
Usage: 769

Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:2

Verse Info

Context Readings

All About Life

1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them,
but the righteous are as bold as a lion. 2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures. 3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain that leaves no food.


Other Readings

Man of Understanding

Sin

Cross References

Genesis 45:5-8

And now don’t be worried or angry with yourselves for selling me here, because God sent me ahead of you to preserve life.

1 Kings 15:25

Nadab son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Judah’s King Asa; he reigned over Israel two years.

1 Kings 15:28

In the third year of Judah’s King Asa, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.

1 Kings 16:8-29

In the twenty-sixth year of Judah’s King Asa, Elah son of Baasha became king over Israel and reigned in Tirzah two years.

2 Kings 15:8-31

In the thirty-eighth year of Judah’s King Azariah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in Samaria for six months.

2 Chronicles 32:20-26

King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven,

2 Chronicles 36:1-12

Then the common people took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.

Job 22:28-30

When you make a decision, it will be carried out,
and light will shine on your ways.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

Isaiah 3:1-7

Observe this: The Lord God of Hosts
is about to remove from Jerusalem and from Judah
every kind of security:
the entire supply of bread and water,

Isaiah 58:12

Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins;
you will restore the foundations laid long ago;
you will be called the repairer of broken walls,
the restorer of streets where people live.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

Hosea 13:11

I give you a king in My anger
and take away a king in My wrath.

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