Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009) When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures. New American Standard Bible (©1995) By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.) 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. International Standard Version (©2012) When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures. King James 2000 Bible (©2003) For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge its state shall be prolonged. American King James Version 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 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof'shall be prolonged. Douay-Rheims Bible For the sine of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged. Darby Bible Translation By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged. English Revised Version For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Webster's Bible Translation For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. World English Bible In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. Young's Literal Translation By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.
1 Kings 16:8 In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years. 2 Kings 15:8 In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months. Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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