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When a land does wrong, it has many princes,
But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.

Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.

Verse ConceptsMany CombatantsFew PeopleKings And PrideSource Of Honour

For it is better to have it said to you, Come up here; than for you to be put down in a lower place before the ruler.

Verse ConceptsHumiliationSelf ExaltationMoving UpwardsAbasing PeopleWaiting Till Marriage

The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.

Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessWicked RulersProverbsPeople MultiplyingRejoicing Over JusticeLeaders

Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

Verse ConceptsKings Warned AboutArrogance, Characterizes The WickedEleganceLyingUnfitting Things

Do not crave that ruler's delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Verse ConceptsAmbrosiaDelicaciesMen DeceivingRich FoodGreedDeception