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Proverbs 28:2

A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

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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.

KJV

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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9 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
בְּפֶ֣שַֽׁעbe.Fe.sha'by [the] transgression ofH6588 →
אֶ֭רֶץ'E.retza landH776 →
רַבִּ֣יםra.Bim[are] manyH7227 →
שָׂרֶ֑יהָsa.Rei.haprinces itsH8269 →
וּבְאָדָ֥םu.ve.'a.Damand by a personH120 →
מֵבִ֥יןme.VinunderstandingH995 →
יֹ֝דֵ֗עַyo.De.a'knowingH3045 →
כֵּ֣ןkenthusH3651 →
יַאֲרִֽיךְ׃ya.'a.Rikhit will last longH748 →

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1 Kings 16:8–29In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years.Job 22:28–30Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.Genesis 45:5–8And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.1 Kings 15:28In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place.2 Kings 15:8–31In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria six months.Isaiah 33:6He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.2 Chronicles 36:1–12Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.Isaiah 58:12Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling.1 Kings 15:25In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years.Hosea 13:11So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.Isaiah 3:1–7For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water,2 Chronicles 32:20–26In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,Daniel 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”Exodus 18:21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.Ecclesiastes 9:15Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.Jeremiah 52:3For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon.1 Kings 16:21At that time the people of Israel were divided: Half of the people supported Tibni son of Ginath as king, and half supported Omri.2 Kings 15:13In the thirty-ninth year of Uzziah’s reign over Judah, Shallum son of Jabesh became king, and he reigned in Samaria one full month.

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King Solomon in Old Age — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866), public domain
King Solomon in Old Age — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866), public domain
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