Many of these sayings contrast the righteous and the wicked, contrasting both the nature of the righteous and wicked people, and the effect they have on the nation. The reality of verse 2 can be seen all around us. For a nation to prosper it needs righteous rulers, when corrupt people rule the wealth of a nation is quickly squandered.
The righteous have concern for the poor, while the wicked do not. Righteous rule brings stability, corrupt rule brings chaos.
There is also conflict between the righteous and the wicked. The wicked seek to kill or otherwise undermine the righteous.
The key thing to remember is that the Lord watches over all. All of us were created by Him, and He will intervene. The wicked will always be brought down eventually. It is the kingdom of righteousness that is an everlasting kingdom.
A key to instilling righteousness in a nation is to discipline our children properly. That is why the devil has been so keen to undermine discipline, and every educationalist and sociologist who has gone along with the anti-discipline agenda has been aiding the devil in his work.
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