Proverbs 28

NET

2 When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.


Darby

2 By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.


KJV

2 For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but by a man of understandingK4351[and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.


KJV Bible Notes

but by a man of understanding: Or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged.


Strong's

2 For the transgressionH6588 of a landH776 manyH7227 are the princesH8269 thereof: but by a manH120 of understandingH995 and knowledgeH3045 the stateH3651 thereof shall be prolongedH748.