Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
In the transgression of a land many its chiefs: and by a man understanding to know, the place shall be extended.
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.
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 The unjust fled and none pursuing, and the just shall be confident as the young lion. 2 In the transgression of a land many its chiefs: and by a man understanding to know, the place shall be extended. 3 A poor man oppressing the poor, a sweeping rain and no bread.
Phrases
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Cross References
Genesis 45:5-8
And now, ye shall not be grieved, and it shall not burn in your eyes, because ye sold me here: for God sent me before you for the preservation of life.
1 Kings 15:25
And Nadab son of Jeroboam reigned over Israel in the second year to Asa king of Judah; and he will reign over Israel two years.
1 Kings 15:28
And Baasha will kill him in the third year to Asa king of Judah, and he will reign in his stead.
1 Kings 16:8-29
In the twentieth and sixth year, the year to Asa king of Judah, Elah, son of Baasha reigned over Israel in Tirzah, two years.
2 Kings 15:8-31
And in the thirtieth year and eighth year to Azariah king of Judah, reigned Zechariah son of Jeroboam over Israel in Shomeron six months.
2 Chronicles 32:20-26
And Hezekiah the king will pray, and Isaiah the prophet, son of Amos, for this, and they will cry to the heavens.
2 Chronicles 36:1-12
And the people of the land will take Jehoahaz son of Josiah, and make him king instead of his father in Jerusalem.
Job 22:28-30
And thou shalt decide the word, and it shall be set up to thee: and the light shone upon thy ways.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
And a poor wise man was found in it, and he delivered the city by his wisdom; and not a man remembered that poor man.
Isaiah 3:1-7
For behold, the Lord Jehovah of armies taking away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay, and the stay, all the stay of bread, and all the stay of water.
Isaiah 58:12
And from thee the old wastes were built; the foundations of generation and generation thou shalt raise them up, and it was called to thee, Walling the breach, Turning back the beaten paths to dwell in.
Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, my counsel shall be pleasant to thee, and break off thy sins by justice, and thine iniquities in compassionating the poor; if it shall be a lengthening to thy peace.
Hosea 13:11
I will give to thee a king in mine anger, and I will take away in my wrath.