2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,(A)but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
12 When the righteous triumph,there is great rejoicing,[a]but when the wicked come to power,people hide themselves.(A)
15 A wicked ruler over a helpless people(A)is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.(B)
16 A leader who lacks understandingis very oppressive,but one who hates dishonest profitprolongs his life.(C)
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt[a]will be a fugitive until death.(D)Let no one help him.(E)
28 When the wicked come to power,people hide,but when they are destroyed,the righteous flourish.(A)
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, people groan.(A)
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)but a man who demands “contributions”[a]demolishes it.(B)
12 If a ruler listens to lies,(A)all his officials will be wicked.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.(A)
16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)
18 Without revelation[a](A) people run wild,(B)but one who listens to instruction will be happy.(C)
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