² By the transgression of a land ^(A)many are its princes,
But ^(B)by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

¹² When the ^(A)righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But ^(B)when the wicked rise, men ^[a]hide themselves.

¹⁵ Like a ^(A)roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a ^(B)wicked ruler over a poor people.
¹⁶ A ^(C)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
¹⁷ A man who is ^(D)laden with the guilt of human blood
Will ^[a]be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.

² When the ^(A)righteous ^[a]increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

⁴ The ^(A)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

¹² If a ^(A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.

¹⁴ If a ^(A)king judges the poor with truth,
His ^(B)throne will be established forever.

¹⁶ When the wicked ^[a]increase, transgression increases;
But the ^(A)righteous will see their fall.