When a land transgresses, (A)it has many rulers,
    but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
    its stability will long continue.

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When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
    But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.

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12 When (A)the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
    but when (B)the wicked rise, people hide themselves.

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12 When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.
    When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

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15 Like (A)a roaring lion or (B)a charging bear
    is (C)a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who (D)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 If one is burdened with (E)the blood of another,
    he will be a fugitive until death;[a]
    let no one help him.

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  1. Proverbs 28:17 Hebrew until the pit

15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor
    as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.

16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

17 A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
    Don’t protect him!

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28 When (A)the wicked rise, (B)people hide themselves,
    but when they perish, the righteous increase.

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28 When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
    When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.

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When (A)the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
    but when (B)the wicked rule, the people groan.

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When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
    But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

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By justice a king (A)builds up the land,
    but he who exacts gifts[a] tears it down.

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  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who taxes heavily

A just king gives stability to his nation,
    but one who demands bribes destroys it.

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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
    all his officials will be wicked.

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12 If a ruler pays attention to liars,
    all his advisers will be wicked.

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14 If a king (A)faithfully judges the poor,
    his throne will (B)be established forever.

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14 If a king judges the poor fairly,
    his throne will last forever.

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16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
    but (A)the righteous will look upon their downfall.

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16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
    but the godly will live to see their downfall.

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18 Where (A)there is no prophetic vision the people (B)cast off restraint,[a]
    but blessed is he who (C)keeps the law.

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  1. Proverbs 29:18 Or the people are discouraged

18 When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
    But whoever obeys the law is joyful.

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