When the righteous increase, the people are glad,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

By justice the king causes the land to stand,
But a man of bribes tears it down.

Where there is no vision, the people are out of control,
But how blessed is he who keeps the law.

Trembling before man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.

Many seek the face of a ruler,
But justice for man comes from Yahweh.