Proverbs 28:2 in Chuj
2 Tato pit syutej sb'a junoc chon̈ab', toxon̈ej b'eleli yec' eb' tz'ac'an yajalil d'ay, palta tato aj pensar jun yajal junoc chon̈ab', syal yic'an b'ey d'a vach'il.
Other Translations
King James Version (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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is 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.