Proverbs 28:2,4-5,7,26
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 28:4-5 The Message (MSG)
If you desert God’s law, you’re free to embrace depravity; if you love God’s law, you fight for it tooth and nail. Justice makes no sense to the evilminded; those who seek GOD know it inside and out.
Proverbs 28:7 The Message (MSG)
Practice God’s law—get a reputation for wisdom; hang out with a loose crowd—embarrass your family.
Proverbs 28:26 The Message (MSG)
If you think you know it all, you’re a fool for sure; real survivors learn wisdom from others.
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 28:4-5 King James Version (KJV)
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: But such as keep the law contend with them. Evil men understand not judgment: But they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Proverbs 28:7 King James Version (KJV)
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: But he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Proverbs 28:26 King James Version (KJV)
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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 28:4-5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them. Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
Proverbs 28:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
Proverbs 28:26 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
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 28:4-5 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who disobey what they have been taught praise the wicked, but those who obey what they have been taught are against them. Evil people do not understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand it completely.
Proverbs 28:7 New Century Version (NCV)
Children who obey what they have been taught are wise, but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.
Proverbs 28:26 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who trust in themselves are foolish, but those who live wisely will be kept safe.
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 28:4-5 American Standard Version (ASV)
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
Proverbs 28:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
Proverbs 28:26 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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 28:4-5 New International Version (NIV)
Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked, but those who heed it resist them. Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
Proverbs 28:7 New International Version (NIV)
A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Proverbs 28:26 New International Version (NIV)
Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
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 28:4-5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them. Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all.
Proverbs 28:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Proverbs 28:26 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
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 28:4-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Those who set aside the law [of God and man] praise the wicked, But those who keep the law [of God and man] struggle with them. [Prov 29:18] Evil men do not understand justice, But they who long for and seek the LORD understand it fully. [John 7:17; 1 Cor 2:15; 1 John 2:20, 27]
Proverbs 28:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
Proverbs 28:26 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool, But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued. [James 1:5]
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 28:4-5 New Living Translation (NLT)
To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them. Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
Proverbs 28:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.
Proverbs 28:26 New Living Translation (NLT)
Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
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 28:4-5 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Those who turn their backs on what they know is right will no longer be able to tell right from wrong. But those who love the truth strengthen their souls. Justice never makes sense to men devoted to darkness, but those tenderly devoted to the Lord can understand justice perfectly.
Proverbs 28:7 The Passion Translation (TPT)
To be obedient to what you’ve been taught proves you’re an honorable child, but to socialize with the lawless brings shame to your parents.
Proverbs 28:26 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Self-confident know-it-alls will prove to be fools. But when you lean on the wisdom from above, you will have a way to escape the troubles of your own making.
Proverbs 28:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
Proverbs 28:4-5 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them. Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.