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.
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Gill's Exposition
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 to…
Barnes' Notes
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…
Matthew Henry
Note, 1. National sins bring national disorders and the disturbance of the public repose: For the transgression of a land, and a general defection from God and religion to idolatry, profaneness, or…
Cambridge Bible
a man This is better taken collectively, and rendered men, as in R.V. text.
the statethereof] i.e. its stability. This rendering is retained in R.V. Others render (taking the word statein its more…
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