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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Notas al pie

  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.

17 Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder
    will seek refuge(A) in the grave;
    let no one hold them back.

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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.
17 If someone is burdened with the blood of another,
    let that killer be a fugitive until death;
    let no one offer assistance.(B)

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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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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(A)
    when the wicked rule,(B) the people groan.(C)

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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice,
    but when the wicked rule, the people groan.(A)

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By justice a king gives a country stability,(A)
    but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.

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  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who give

By justice a king gives stability to the land,
    but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.

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12 If a ruler(A) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.(B)

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

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

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

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16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)

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

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18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(A)

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18 Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
    but happy are those who keep the law.(A)

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