Proverbs 28:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 28:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Transgression - Better, rebellion. A revolt against a ruler leads to rapid changes of dynasty (the whole history of the kingdom of Israel was a proof of this), but “with men of understanding and...
Proverbs 28:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For the transgression of a land (b) many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge [its] state shall be prolonged. (b) The state of the commonwealth is often changed.
Proverbs 28:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Second Division, Proverbs 28 f. In general character this division resembles Section II., consisting chiefly of antithetic couplets. Proverbs 28:2 b. The text is uncertain, and various render...
Proverbs 28:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

many: i.e. changes of dynasty in quick succession. a man of understanding, &c. or. man knowing. discerning [man] when he sees him, &c. Compare Pharaoh and Joseph; or Nebuchadnezzar and D...
Proverbs 28:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. Many are the princes - Nations, as nations, canno...
Proverbs 28:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For the transgression of a land— For the sins of a land, the succession of princes is frequent; for men of understanding and justice, the prince shall continue long; Houbigant: who renders the ne...
Proverbs 28:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. For the transgression of a land many (are) the...
Proverbs 28:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Observations relating chiefly to Social Life 2. Cp. the many changes of rulers during the unsatisfactory period described in 2K15.
Proverbs 28:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof. — Comp. 1 Kings 15:27 , sqq., and indeed the whole history of the kingdom of Israel as compared with the regular succession of the f...
Proverbs 28:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 29 AN ASPECT OF ATONEMENT "He that hideth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy."- Proverbs 28:13 "Happy is the man that fear...
Proverbs 28:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 28:2 . "The transgression of a land" must be understood as the opposite of the "state shall be prolonged." Then the proverb means that a multiplicity of princes is an evil, but men of...
Proverbs 28:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof ,.... Either together; that is, reigning princes, such as lay claim to the crown, and usurp it; otherwise it is a happiness to a nation...
Proverbs 28:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 2. For the transgression of a land, man...
Proverbs 28:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof Contending at the same time for supremacy, or rather succeeding one another. Their princes are soon cut off, and other persons, and freq...
Proverbs 28:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

IF we HAVE SEEN in chapter 27 the blessing of God and refuge in the sanctuary, chapter 28, a fourth section. brings our feet abruptly back to the wilderness path, where walk and ways must be tested b...
Proverbs 28:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 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. Note, 1. National sins bring n...
Proverbs 28:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Many are the princes thereof; either, 1. Together, contending for supremacy. Or rather, 2. Successively, as appears from the following clause. Their princes are soon cut off, and other persons,...
Proverbs 28:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 28:2 THE PENALTY OF REVOLT As will be seen by a reference to the Critical Notes, the word transgression would be better translated rebellion . The proverb then se...
Proverbs 28:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:2 . By a man of understanding the state shall be prolonged. Who can value the Samuels in Israel; the Gracchuses in Rome; the Walpoles, the Chathams in England? In Lord Chatham's time i...
Proverbs 28:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter is still part of the Hezekiah collection, and not a new series by another author. It may be regarded as describing the various destinies of the powerful and the weak, the...
Proverbs 28:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Consequences of Impiety
Proverbs 28:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 15:25 ; 1 Kings 15:28 ; 1 Kings 16:8-29 ; 2 Chronicles 32:20-26 ; 2 Chronicles 36:1-12 ; 2 Kings 15:8-31 ; Daniel 4:27 ; Ecclesiastes 9:15 ; Genesis 45:5-8 ; Hosea 13:11 ; Isaiah 3...
Proverbs 28:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Divine Contrasts Proverbs 28:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We have another one of Solomon's messages which God gave to him. We will bring out several statements in the beginning of the chapter. 1....
Proverbs 28:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But — By a wise and good prince.

Proverbs 28:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 28:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 28:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 28:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 28:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 28:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 28:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 28:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 28:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 28:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Proverbs 28:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes