Proverbs 28:2

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

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

When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,

but with a man of understanding and knowledge,

its stability will long continue.

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,

but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

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

but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

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

But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.

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.

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