When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

The one who says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.

When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

ants are creatures with little strength, but they prepare their food in the summer;

rock badgers are creatures with little power, but they make their homes in the crags;

Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.