Proverbs 28:2

NIV: When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

NAS: By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

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.

GWT: When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge will it last a long time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WBS: For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

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

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