When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,(A)
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

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12 When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing,[a]
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 28:12 Lit glory

15 A wicked ruler over a helpless people(A)
is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.(B)

16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(C)

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28 When the wicked come to power,
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish.(A)

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