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misrule

Proverbs 28:1-28 (JDV).

Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
Proverbs 28:3 A needy strong ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:4 Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep it pit themselves against them.
Proverbs 28:5 The evil do not understand justice, but those who seek Yahveh understand everything.
Proverbs 28:6 Better the poor person who walks with integrity than the rich one who has crooked roads.
Proverbs 28:7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
Proverbs 28:8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law — even his prayer is repulsive.
Proverbs 28:10 The one who leads the upright into an evil road will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Proverbs 28:11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one with discernment sees through him.
Proverbs 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.
Proverbs 28:13 The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:14 Fortunate is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:15 A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
Proverbs 28:16 A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.
Proverbs 28:17 Someone burdened by a bloody throat will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.
Proverbs 28:18 The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who has crooked roads will suddenly fall.
Proverbs 28:19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Proverbs 28:20 A faithful person will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:21 It is not good to show partiality — yet even a brave person may sin for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:22 A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.
Proverbs 28:23 One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 The one who robs his father or mother and says, “That’s no sin,” is a companion to a person who destroys.
Proverbs 28:25 A greedy person stirs up conflict, but whoever trusts in Yahveh will prosper.
Proverbs 28:26 The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Proverbs 28:27 The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.
Proverbs 28:28 When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.

misrule

Many of these sayings mention the damage that can be done by a ruler who misrules a nation. We need to pray for godly rulers, vote them into office, and throw the rascals who misrule out. No land can survive the damage of misrule.