World English Bible
"In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge."
— Proverbs 28:2, World English Bible
“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. ”
“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 wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.