Proverbs 28:2,17
Proverbs 28:2 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.
Proverbs 28:17 King James Version (KJV)
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person Shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Proverbs 28:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.
Proverbs 28:2 The Message (MSG)
When the country is in chaos, everybody has a plan to fix it— But it takes a leader of real understanding to straighten things out.
Proverbs 28:17 The Message (MSG)
A murderer haunted by guilt is doomed—there’s no helping him.
Proverbs 28:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
Proverbs 28:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
Proverbs 28:2 New Century Version (NCV)
When a country is lawless, it has one ruler after another; but when it is led by a leader with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.
Proverbs 28:17 New Century Version (NCV)
Don’t help those who are guilty of murder; let them run until they die.
Proverbs 28:2 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.
Proverbs 28:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
Proverbs 28:2 New International Version (NIV)
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:17 New International Version (NIV)
Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.
Proverbs 28:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When a land does wrong, it has many princes, But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
Proverbs 28:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood (murder) Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him or give him refuge.
Proverbs 28:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
Proverbs 28:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him!
Proverbs 28:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A rebellious nation is thrown into chaos, but leaders anointed with wisdom will restore law and order.
Proverbs 28:17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A murderer’s conscience will torment him— a fugitive haunted by guilt all the way to the grave with no one to support him.