Proverbs 28:2 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | For the transgression | בְּפֶ֣שַֽׁע | h6588 |
| 1 | of a land | אֶ֭רֶץ | h776 |
| 2 | many | רַבִּ֣ים | h7227 |
| 3 | are the princes | שָׂרֶ֑יהָ | h8269 |
| 4 | thereof but by a man | וּבְאָדָ֥ם | h120 |
| 5 | of understanding | מֵבִ֥ין | h995 |
| 6 | and knowledge | יֹ֝דֵ֗עַ | h3045 |
| 7 | the state | כֵּ֣ן | h3651 |
| 8 | thereof shall be prolonged | יַאֲרִֽיךְ׃ | h748 |
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.