Proverbs 28:2 · 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. {by...: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged}”
— Proverbs 28:2
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor {is like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. {which...: Heb. without food}
Proverbs 28 — Context
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2For the transgression of a land many {are} the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding {and} knowledge the state {thereof} shall be prolonged. {by...: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged}
3A poor man that oppresseth the poor {is like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. {which...: Heb. without food}
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Cross References
Job 22:28-30
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
1 Kings 16:8-29
In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.
Genesis 45:5-8
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. {nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes}
1 Kings 15:28
Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.
2 Kings 15:8-31
In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months.
Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity. {a lengthening...: or, an healing of thine error}
Isaiah 58:12
And {they that shall be} of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
2 Chronicles 32:20-26
And for this {cause} Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.