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Proverbs 28:2
By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right--it is prolonged.
Proverbs 28:2 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 28:2 in other translations
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.
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
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In context
1 The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.
2 By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right--it is prolonged.
3 A man--poor and oppressing the weak, Is a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.
4 Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all.
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