Proverbs 28:2
New Century Version
2 When a country is lawless, it has one ruler after another;
but when it is led by a leader with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.
Proverbs 28:12
New Century Version
12 When good people triumph, there is great happiness,
but when the wicked get control, everybody hides.
Proverbs 28:15-17
New Century Version
15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor people
as a roaring lion or a charging bear.
16 A ruler without wisdom will be cruel,
but the one who refuses to take dishonest money will rule a long time.
17 Don’t help those who are guilty of murder;
let them run until they die.
Proverbs 28:28
New Century Version
28 When the wicked get control, everybody hides,
but when they die, good people do well.
Proverbs 29:2
New Century Version
2 When good people do well, everyone is happy,
but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:4
New Century Version
4 If a king is fair, he makes his country strong,
but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.
Proverbs 29:12
New Century Version
12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
all his officers will become wicked.
Proverbs 29:14
New Century Version
14 If a king judges poor people fairly,
his government will continue forever.
Proverbs 29:16
New Century Version
16 When there are many wicked people, there is much sin,
but those who do right will see them destroyed.
Proverbs 29:18
New Century Version
18 Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled,
but those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
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