Proverbs 28:2
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 28:2 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
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)English
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Durch die Frevelhaftigkeit eines Landes werden seiner Fürsten viele; aber durch einen verständigen, einsichtigen Mann wird sein Bestand verlängert.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Por la rebelión de la tierra sus príncipes son muchos: mas por el hombre entendido y sabio permanecerá sin mutación.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Pela rebelião numa terra, seus governantes são muitos; mas por meio de um homem prudente e conhecedor seu governo permanecerá.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Por causa da transgressão da terra, ela possui muitos governantes, mas, com um homem de entendimento e conhecimento, ela durará muito tempo.
📖 Proverbs 28:2 in Context
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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