Proverbs 28:2
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.
In other versions
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding `and' knowledge the state `thereof' shall be prolonged.
ASV
Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
BBE
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
DBY
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
WEB
By the transgression of a land many `are' its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.
YLT
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.
ENG
For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
WBT
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
BSB
In context
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.