² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;
But by ^[a]men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

¹² When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men ^[a]hide themselves.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,
So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
^16 [a]The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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