² Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
    but by a man of understanding and knowledge, it shall be prolonged.

¹² When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory;
    but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.

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

¹⁶ The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
    but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man burdened with bloodshed of any person
    will flee until death;
    let no man help him.

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

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
    but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

⁴ The king establishes the land by judgment,
    but he who receives bribes overthrows it.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies,
    all his servants are wicked.

¹⁴ The king who faithfully judges the poor,
    his throne will be established forever.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
    but the righteous will see their fall.

¹⁸ Where there is no vision, the people perish;
    but happy is he who keeps the teaching.