King James Version with Apocrypha
"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."
— Proverbs 28:2, King James Version with Apocrypha
“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.”
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.