Proverbs 28:14-16

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¹⁴ People who respect others will be blessed, but stubborn people will have plenty of troubles.

¹⁵ An evil ruler over those who are helpless is like an angry lion or a charging bear.

¹⁶ A foolish ruler hurts the people under him, but a ruler who hates wrong will rule for a long time.