Translation Comparison

Proverbs 28:2

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Proverbs 28:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Proverbs 28:2 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	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 VersionASV	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 BibleDRB	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 TranslationDBT	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 VersionERV	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 Bible TranslationWBT	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 BibleWEB	In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right — it is prolonged.
American King James VersionAKJV	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.

King James Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

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

DBT

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

ERV

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 Bible Translation

WBT

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

WEB

In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right — it is prolonged.

American King James Version

AKJV

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.