Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleA land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. King James 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. 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. Darby Bible 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. Douay-Rheims Bible For the sine 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. English Revised 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. 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. Proverbs 28:2 /proverbs/28-2.htm">Proverbs 28:2 /proverbs/28-2.htm">Proverbs 28:2 |