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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 28, Verse 2

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1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
King James Version
For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
American Standard Version
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
New English Translation
When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.
World English Bible
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
6
Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich.
7
Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
10
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.
11
The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12
When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.