Verse Comparison: Proverbs 28:2
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.
Amplified® Bible
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but when the ruler is a man of discernment, understanding, {and} knowledge, its stability will long continue.
Contemporary English Version
In time of civil war there are many leaders, but a sensible leader restores law and order.
Darby English Version
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
Good News Bible
When a nation sins, it will have one ruler after another. But a nation will be strong and endure when it has intelligent, sensible leaders.
King James Version
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 American Standard Bible
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding {and} knowledge, so it endures.
New International Version
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
New King James Version
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
By the transgression of a land, the inhabitants will have many princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
Revised Standard Version
When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue.
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.
