2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:2
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Proverbs 11:13–15
13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence. 14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance. 15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
Wisdom of Solomon 6:23–25
23 Indeed, I won’t travel with consuming envy, because envy will have no fellowship with wisdom. (WEB) 24 But a multitude of wise men is salvation to the world, and an understanding king is stability for his people. (WEB) 25 Therefore be instructed by my words, and you will profit. (WEB)
Sirach 10:2–4
2 As is the judge of his people, so are his officials. As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it. (WEB) 3 An undisciplined king will destroy his people. A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful. (WEB) 4 The government of the earth is in… (WEB)
Proverbs 29:3–5
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it. 5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Ecclesiastes 7:18–20
18 It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings. 19 Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city. 20 Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.
Proverbs 29:15–17
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. 16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Sirach 37:22–24
22 There is one who is wise to his own soul; and the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth. (WEB) 23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy. (WEB) 24 A wise man will be filled with blessing. All those who see him… (WEB)
Proverbs 14:27–29
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. 28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin. 29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
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