Proverbs 28:2, Proverbs 28:12, Proverbs 28:15-16, Proverbs 28:28

²By the transgression of a land ^amany are its princes,But ^bby a man who understands, who knows, so it endures.

¹²When the ^arighteous exult, there is great honor,But ^bwhen the wicked rise, man has to be sought out.

¹⁵Like a ^aroaring lion and a rushing bearIs a ^bwicked ruler over a poor people.¹⁶A ^aleader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions,But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days.

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