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.

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.

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.

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