1 The wicked flee though no one pursues,

but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,

but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth:

But the righteous are bold as a lion.

2 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.

1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,

but the godly are as bold as lions.

2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.

But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues,

But the righteous are bold as a lion.

2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;

But by a man of understanding and knowledge

Right will be prolonged.

1 Evil people run even though no one is chasing them,

but good people are as brave as a lion.

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.

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth;

But the righteous are bold as a lion.

2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;

But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.

2 By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged.

1 A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him, 

but righteous people are as bold as lions. 

2 When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, 

but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge 

will it last a long time. 

1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them,

but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,

but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues,

but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

2 When a land rebels

it has many rulers;

but with an intelligent ruler

there is lasting order.

1 The wicked flee, but no one pursues,

but the righteous is bold like a lion.

2 By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase,

but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.

1 Sinners run away even when no one is chasing them.

But those who do what is right are as bold as lions.

2 A country has many rulers when its people don’t obey.

But an understanding king knows how to keep order.

1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,

But the righteous are bold as a lion.

2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes,

But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.