Wisdom from the Proverbs of Solomon Proverbs 28  2   When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained. 3   A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food. 4   Those who forsake the law praise the wicked but those who keep the law contend with them. 5   Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.