² For the transgression of a land, many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

¹² When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

¹⁶ The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor, but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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