Proverbs 28:2 meaning and explanation

A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

Proverbs 28:2, Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 28:2 is a wisdom saying from Solomon's collection, contrasting a nation in upheaval with the stability that comes through one person of understanding and knowledge. The Hebrew word for rebellion suggests transgression against God and rightful order, and the picture of many rulers describes a land torn by rival claims and constant turnover.

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