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.
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.
JPS: For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
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.
