When the country is in chaos,
    everybody has a plan to fix it—
But it takes a leader of real understanding
    to straighten things out.

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When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
    but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

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When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
    But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.

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Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.

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When a land does wrong, it has many princes,
But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.

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