When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
    but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

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When a land rebels
    it has many rulers;
but with an intelligent[a] person, honesty endures.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 28.2 Heb intelligent knowledgeable

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;(A)
    but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.(B)

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12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory,
    but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.(A)

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15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
    but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

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15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a poor people.(A)
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.

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28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(A)
    but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

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28 When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding,
    but when they perish, the righteous increase.

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