Proverbs 28:2
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2When the country is in chaos,
everybody has a plan to fix it—
But it takes a leader of real understanding
to straighten things out.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,
but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
its stability will long continue.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
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NLTNew Living Translation
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase,
but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King 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.
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