Proverbs 28:2 “A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and kn…”

Proverbs 28:2

A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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

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.

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Cross references

“the transgression”

1 Kings 16:8–29 1 Kings 15:28 2 Kings 15:8–31 1 Kings 15:25 2 Chronicles 36:1–12 Isaiah 3:1–7

1 Kings 16:8–29 · BSB

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

1 Kings 15:28 · BSB

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

2 Kings 15:8–31 · BSB

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

1 Kings 15:25 · BSB

In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years.

2 Chronicles 36:1–12 · BSB

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

Isaiah 3:1–7 · BSB

For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water,

“but”

Genesis 45:5–8 Job 22:28–30 2 Chronicles 32:20–26 Isaiah 58:12 Daniel 4:27 Ecclesiastes 9:15

Genesis 45:5–8 · BSB

And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.

Job 22:28–30 · BSB

Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.

2 Chronicles 32:20–26 · BSB

In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,

Isaiah 58:12 · BSB

Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling.

Daniel 4:27 · BSB

Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

Ecclesiastes 9:15 · BSB

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

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

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