² By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase,
    but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.

¹² When the righteous triumphs, great is the glory,
    but with the rising of the wicked, a person will be hidden.

¹⁵ Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
¹⁶ A ruler who lacks understanding is^[a] a cruel oppressor,
    but those who hate unjust gain will have long^[b] days.
¹⁷ A person who is burdened with the blood of another,^[c]
    until death he will flee;
    do not take hold of him.

²⁸ With the rising of the wicked, humankind will be hidden,
    and with their perishing, the righteous will multiply.