English Standard Version
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.New International Version
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.Catholic Public Domain Version
Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged