Proverbs 28:2 Parallel Translations

When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge will it last a long time.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof'shall be prolonged.

BBE:

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.

DBY:

By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged.

ERV:

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

JPS:

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.

WBS:

For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

Proverbs 28:2 Cross References

XREF:

1 Kings 16:8 In the twenty-sixth year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha became king over Israel at Tirzah, and reigned two years.

2 Kings 15:8 In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in Samaria for six months.

Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

28:2 For the transgression of a land {b} many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge [its] state shall be prolonged.
(b) The state of the commonwealth is often changed.

WES:

28:2 But - By a wise and good prince.

MHC:

28:1 Sin makes men cowards. Whatever difficulties the righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted. 2. National sins disturb the public repose. 3. If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy. 4. Wicked people strengthen one another in wicked ways. 5. If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he understands much, and it is a good means of understanding more. 6. An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and is a greater blessing to the world. 7. Companions of riotous men not only grieve their parents, but shame them. 8. That which is ill got, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified. 9. The sinner at whose prayers God is angry, is one who obstinately refuses to obey God's commands. 10. The success of ungodly men is their own misery. 11. Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves superior to others. 12. There is glory in the land when the righteous have liberty. 13. It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers his sins, shall not have any true peace. He who humbly confesses his sins, with true repentance and faith, shall find mercy from God. The Son of God is our great atonement. Under a deep sense of our guilt and danger, we may claim salvation from that mercy which reigns through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord. 14. There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and love will deliver from the fear of eternal misery; but we should always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him. 15. A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear. 16. Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult their own honour, ease, and safety. 17. The murderer shall be haunted with terrors. None shall desire to save him from deserved punishment, nor pity him.

CONC:

Continue Endures Established Fire Heads Increased Intelligent Knoweth Maintained Maintains Order Princes Prolonged Rebellion Rulers Sin Stability State Thereof Transgresses Transgression Troubles Understanding Wisdom

Continue Country Endures Established Fire Heads Increased Intelligent Maintained Maintains Order Princes Prolonged Rebellion Rebellious Right Rulers Sin Stability State Thereof Transgresses Transgression Troubles Understanding Wisdom

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