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Proverbs 28:2-3
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 28

2Due to a wrongdoing of a land its leaders are many, But by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. 3A poor man who oppresses the helpless Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
King James Version

Chapter 28

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.
3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 28

2When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
New Living Translation

Chapter 28

2When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
3A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
English Standard Version

Chapter 28

2When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue. 3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.
New International Version

Chapter 28

2When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
3A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
New King James Version

Chapter 28

2Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged. 3 A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
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