Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 ungodly fleeth, no man chasing him; but the righteous standeth stiff as a lion. 2 Because of sin the land doth oft change her prince; but through men of understanding and wisdom a realm endureth long. 3 One poor man oppressing another by violence, is like a continual rain that destroyeth the fruit.
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Cross References
Genesis 45:5-8
And now be not grieved therewith, neither let it seem a cruel thing in your eyes, that ye sold me hither. For God did send me before you to save life.
1 Kings 15:25
And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign upon Israel, the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned upon Israel two years.
1 Kings 15:28
And it was the third year of Asa king of Judah, when Baasha slew him, and reigned in his stead.
1 Kings 16:8-29
The twenty sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha began to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and continued two years.
2 Kings 15:8-31
In the thirty eighth year of Uzziah king of Judah, was Zechariah the son of Jeroboam made king upon Israel in Samaria, and reigned six months;
2 Chronicles 32:20-26
But Hezekiah the king and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed concerning the thing and cried up to heaven.
2 Chronicles 36:1-12
And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah and made him king for his father in Jerusalem.
Job 22:28-30
Then, look what thou takest in hand: he shall make it to prosper with thee, and the light shall shine in thy ways.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
And in the city there was found a poor man - but he was wise - which with his wisdom delivered the city: yet was there no body, that had any respect for such a simple man.
Isaiah 3:1-7
For lo, shall the LORD God of Hosts doth take away from Jerusalem and Judah all possessions and power, all meat and drink,
Isaiah 58:12
Then the places that have ever been waste, shall be builded of thee: there shalt thou lay a foundation for many kindreds. Thou shalt be called the maker-up of hedges, and the builder-again of the way of the Sabbath.
Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, be content with my counsel, that thou mayest lose thy sins with righteousness, and thine offenses with mercy to poor people: for such things shall prolong thy peace."
Hosea 13:11
Well, I gave thee a king in my wrath, and in my displeasure will I take him from thee again.