Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 28
For the peysha eretz (land in rebellion) many are the sarim (rulers) thereof,
but by an adam meiven yodei'a (a man of wisdom and knowledge)
shall be lasting order.Pro 29:8
Ordspråkene 28:2 i ulike oversettelser
Engelsk
KJV (66 books)
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.
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.
BSB
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
DRA
For the sins 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.
FBV
When a country is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but a ruler who is wise and knowledgeable provides strength and continuity.
GNV
For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.
JPS
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
LSV
By the transgression of a land its heads are many, || And by an understanding man, || Who knows right—it is prolonged.
NASB
Due to a wrongdoing of a land its leaders are many, But by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. NASB 2020
NIV (US)
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
T4T
When the people of a nation sin, they will have one ruler after another; but when their leaders are wise and have good sense, their government will last for a long time.
WEB (US)
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.