Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Proverbs 28:2
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Proverbs28:2
2. Anarchy producing contending rulers shortens the reign of each.
but by a man ... prolonged--or, "by a man of understanding--that is, a good ruler--he who knows or regards the right, that is, a good citizen, shall prolong (his days)." Good rulers are a blessing to the people. Bad government as a punishment for evil is contrasted with good as blessing to the good.
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