Catholic Public Domain Version
"Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged. "
— Proverbs 28:2, Catholic Public Domain 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.”
“For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. ”
“In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.”
“When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.”
“For the sins of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.”
“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.”
“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.”
The impious flees, though no one pursues. But the just, like a confident lion, shall be without dread.
Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged.
A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine.
Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him.
Evil men do not intend judgment. But those who inquire after the Lord turn their souls toward all things.