Proverbs 28:2
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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.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
When a land does wrong, it has many princes, But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
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.
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.
When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
When a land rebels, there are many leaders; but a person with understanding brings order.
A land which transgresses [is punished by] having many rulers; but with a man of understanding and knowledge, stability is prolonged.
In time of civil war there are many leaders, but a sensible leader restores law and order.
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
For 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.
A lawless nation will have many bad leaders. But a smart leader will rule for a long time in a land where people obey the law.
When the people in a country refuse to obey the law, they will have many rulers. But if a country has a wise ruler who understands what is right, it will continue to be strong.
A rebellious land has many rulers, but one man with understanding and knowledge provides stability.
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
When a country ·is lawless [or rebels; or transgresses], it has ·one ruler after another [or many rulers/leaders]; but when it is led by a ·leader [L person] with understanding, it ·continues strong [or has lasting order].
For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge a realm likewise endureth long.
When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge will it last a long time.
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.
When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
When a country is disobedient, it has one ruler after another. But when it is led by a man with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.
When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
¶ By the rebellion of the land, many are its princes, but by the man of understanding and wisdom the land shall remain stable.
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.
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.
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man who understands, who knows, so it endures.
By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase, but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily; but with honest, sensible leaders there is stability.
When the country is in chaos, everybody has a plan to fix it— But it takes a leader of real understanding to straighten things out.
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; but by a man of understanding and knowledge, it shall be prolonged.
When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge will it last a long time.
If a land is rebellious, its princes will be many; but with an intelligent and wise ruler there is stability.
Due to a wrongdoing of a land its leaders are many, But by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
When a land is in revolt, it has many leaders, but it will enjoy security under a prudent leader.
When a country is lawless, it has one ruler after another; but when it is led by a leader with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.
When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.
A country has many rulers when its people don’t obey. But an understanding ruler knows how to keep order.
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.
When a nation sins, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and much learning, it will last a long time.
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
When a land rebels it has many rulers; but with an intelligent ruler there is lasting order.
When a land rebels it has many rulers; but with an intelligent ruler there is lasting order.
When a land rebels it has many rulers; but with an intelligent ruler there is lasting order.
When a land rebels it has many rulers; but with an intelligent person, honesty endures.
For the peysha eretz (land in rebellion) many are the sarim (rulers) thereof, but by an adam meiven yodei’a (a man of wisdom and knowledge) shall be lasting order.
Because of the transgression of the land, there are many princes thereof. But by a man of understanding and knowledge, a realm endures long.
When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue.
When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue.
When a country is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but a man of discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Where there is rebellion in a land, there are many petty and contending rulers; But where there is a wise and intelligent leader, peace and order endure.
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
For the sins of the land there be many princes of it; and for the wisdom of a man, and for the knowing of these things that be said, the life of the duke shall be the longer. (For the sins of the land there shall be many leaders of it; but with the wisdom and knowledge of a good ruler, the nation shall endure.)
By the transgression of a land many [are] its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.
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