Provérbios 28:2 NVT

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:2

"For the transgressions of a land many are the princes thereof, But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.""The text in the second line is very uncertain, and many renderings are possible."[3] What is said here was, in later times, illustrated in the history of Israel, The sin of Northern Israel resulted in their having many kings whose brief reigns followed in succession rapidly, whereas Judah's righteousness (in a relative sense, of course) enjoyed a far... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 28:2

Proverbs 28:2. 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 next verse, A powerful man oppressing the poor, is a sweeping shower, by which famine is prepared. Bishop Saunderson observes upon this third verse, which he understands according to the common translation. That it is in matters of power, as in matters of learning; they who have but a... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

2. Anarchy producing contending rulers shortens the reign of each. but by a man . . . prolonged—or, "by a man of understanding—that is, a good ruler—he who knows or regards the right, that is, a good citizen, shall prolong (his days)." Good rulers are a blessing to the people. Bad government as a punishment for evil is contrasted with good as blessing to the good. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 28:1-27

D. Instructive Contrasts chs. 28-29Most of the proverbs in this section are couplets, and most of them set forth a truth by means of a contrast. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 28:2

When wickedness abounds in a land, there is usually a high rate of turnover in the leadership (Proverbs 28:2 a). The Northern Kingdom of Israel is a prime example. Nevertheless, a single wise ruler can bring stability to a land (Proverbs 28:2 b). God blessed the Southern Kingdom of Judah with relative stability because of David’s godly leadership."To continue in office the son must uphold what is known to be right and not tolerate legal offenses either in himself or in his subjects." [Note:... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:1-28

Observations relating chiefly to Social Life2. Cp. the many changes of rulers during the unsatisfactory period described in 2K15.3. The addition of a single Hebrew letter gives ’wicked’ instead of poor. 4. See the account of Phinehas (Numbers 25). But the law here means religious and moral teaching in general. 5. Cp. 1 John 2:20.8. Unjust gain] RV ’increase.’ The OT. denounced usury and interest because it was assumed that the borrower was a person in distress (Exodus 22:25; Deuteronomy 23:19;... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 28:2

(2) 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 family of David in accordance with the promise of Psalms 89:33.The state thereof shall be prolonged—i.e., its settled condition. Or it may signify “right” (i.e., authority)” continues.” read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

CHAPTER 29AN 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 feareth alway but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief."- Proverbs 28:14"The fear of the Lord tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied. He shall not be visited with evil."- Proverbs 19:23"By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord men depart from... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 28:1-28

CHAPTER 28 Warnings and Instructions Continued The wicked is a coward; the righteous man, because he trusteth in the Lord and knows the Lord is on his side, is as bold as a lion. It is the conscience which makes a coward of the wicked man. This chapter has many sharp contrasts and important warnings and exhortations. We point out a few. Those who forsake the law, turn their backs upon the revelation of God, refuse obedience to Him, praise the wicked, they make common cause with them. Those who... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 28:2

28:2 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. read more