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