Proverbs 28:2 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
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.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
World English Bible (WEB)
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
By the transgression of a land many `are' its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.
| For the transgression | בְּפֶ֣שַֽׁע | bĕpešaʿ | beh-FEH-sha |
| of a land | אֶ֭רֶץ | ʾereṣ | EH-rets |
| many | רַבִּ֣ים | rabbîm | ra-BEEM |
| are the princes | שָׂרֶ֑יהָ | śārêhā | sa-RAY-ha |
| man a by but thereof: | וּבְאָדָ֥ם | ûbĕʾādām | oo-veh-ah-DAHM |
| of understanding | מֵבִ֥ין | mēbîn | may-VEEN |
| and knowledge | יֹ֝דֵ֗עַ | yōdēaʿ | YOH-DAY-ah |
| state the | כֵּ֣ן | kēn | kane |
| thereof shall be prolonged. | יַאֲרִֽיךְ׃ | yaʾărîk | ya-uh-REEK |