Translations
When a nation wallows in moral rebellion, its leaders come and go like a revolving door; but a ruler of true wisdom and understanding brings lasting stability.
When a land rebels, its rulers multiply; but through a man of discernment and insight, order endures.
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.
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.