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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.
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Verse 2 is found in chapter 28 of Proverbs. The wicked flee when no one pursues them, while the righteous remain confident. National corruption increases when many participate in evil, but an understanding ruler seeks stability through justice. Confessing and abandoning sins is contrasted with concealing them. The conclusion warns that whoever leads the upright into an evil way will eventually fall into his own trap.
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Compare Proverbs 28:2 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Um des Landes Sünde willen werden viel Änderungen der Fürstentümer; aber um der Leute willen, die verständig und vernünftig sind, bleiben sie lange.
Español · RVR1909 Por la rebelión de la tierra sus príncipes son muchos: Mas por el hombre entendido y sabio permanecerá sin mutación.
Français · LSG Quand un pays est en révolte, les chefs sont nombreux; Mais avec un homme qui a de l'intelligence et de la science, Le règne se prolonge.
Italiano · DIO1885 Come il paese, per li suoi misfatti, cangia spesso di principe; Così, per amor degli uomini savi ed intendenti, Il principe vive lungamente
Português · ARC Pela transgressão da terra muitos são os seus príncipes, mas por homem prudente e entendido a sua continuidade será prolongada.
中文 · RCUV 地上因有罪過，君王就多更換； 因聰明和有見識的人，國必長存。
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