Proverbs 28:1-3

Contemporary English Version

28 Wicked people run away
    when no one chases them,
but those who live right
    are as brave as lions.
² In time of civil war
    there are many leaders,
but a sensible leader
    restores law and order.^[a]
3 When someone poor takes over
    and mistreats the poor,
it's like a heavy rain
    destroying the crops.