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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.

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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;
But by [a]men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

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  1. Proverbs 28:2 Or, a man

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

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12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men [a]hide themselves.

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  1. Proverbs 28:12 Hebrew must be searched for.

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.

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15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,
So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 [a]The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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  1. Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.

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

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

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