Proverbs 28:2
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
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the transgression

1 Kings 15:25, 28
In the second year of Asa's reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years. . . .

1 Kings 16:8-29
In the twenty-sixth year of Asa's reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. . . .

2 Kings 15:8-31
In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah's reign over Judah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria six months. . . .

2 Chronicles 36:1-12
Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father. . . .

Isaiah 3:1-7
For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of bread and water, . . .

Hosea 13:11
So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.

but

Genesis 45:5-8
And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. . . .

2 Chronicles 32:20-26
In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, . . .

Job 22:28-30
Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. . . .

Ecclesiastes 9:15
Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

Isaiah 58:12
Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets of Dwelling.

Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity."

by a man, etc.

Parallel Verses
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.

King James Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

International Standard Version
When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.

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

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Among the evil of the Earth are its many Rulers, and the righteous children of men who know righteousness endure.
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