Proverbs 28:2
What does Proverbs 28:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Because 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862By the transgression of a land many <FI>are<Fi> its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right--it is prolonged.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 3:1
For, behold, the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah stay and staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water;
- 2 Chronicles 36:1
Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father’s stead in Jerusalem.
- 1 Kings 15:28
Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.
- Genesis 45:5
And now be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
- 1 Kings 16:8
In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and reigned two years.
- Isaiah 58:12
And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places; thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
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