Proverbs 28:2
American King James Version (AKJV)
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 (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.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Bible in Basic English (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.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
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.
Darby Bible (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.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
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 (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.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
When a country is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but a ruler who is wise and knowledgeable provides strength and continuity.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
King James Version (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.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Webster Bible (Webster)
For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
World English Bible (WEB)
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right — it is prolonged.