Proverbs 28:2 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

By the transgression of a land many [are] its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.

English ASV

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

English Amplified

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.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

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.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

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

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

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

English EASY 2024

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.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

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 a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

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.

English God's Word - GW 1995

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.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

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

English KJV 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.

English LSB

By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man who understands, who knows, so it endures.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, the state thereof will be prolonged.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

If a land is rebellious, its princes will be many; but with a prudent man it knows security.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

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

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

A country has many rulers when its people don't obey. But an understanding king knows how to keep order.

English NIV

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

English NKJ 1982

Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.

English NLT

When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

When a land rebels it has many rulers; but with an intelligent ruler there is lasting order.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

A rebellious nation is thrown into chaos, but leaders anointed with wisdom will restore law and order.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily; but with honest, sensible leaders there is stability.

English Tyndale 1537

Because of sin the land doth oft change her prince: but thorow men of understanding and wisdom a realm endureth long.

Proverbs 28:2 — Compare Translations