Devine Scripture

Proverbs 28:2

Proverbs chapter 28 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For 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 · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

Context

v.1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

v.2This passage

v.3A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

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.