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28 A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him,
    but righteous people are as bold as lions.
When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers,
    but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge
        will it last a long time.
A poor person who oppresses poorer people
    is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

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28 The wicked flee(A) though no one pursues,(B)
    but the righteous are as bold as a lion.(C)

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

A ruler[a] who oppresses the poor
    is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:3 Or A poor person