Proverbs 28:2

Proverbs 28:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,

but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

2Due to a 28:2 Or rebellionwrongdoing of 28:2 I.e., the people of a landa land its leaders are many,

But by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

2By the transgression of a land many are its princes,

But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

2When a land does wrong, it has many princes,

But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.

2A land in rebellion has many rulers,

but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

2A country has many rulers when its people don’t obey.

But an understanding ruler knows how to keep order.