Proverbs 28:12

We want good people to succeed. We want good people to be in the government. And we want our rulers to serve God. Then our country will be a good country.

But if wicked people are the rulers, then the country is a bad place. The law is not fair. Everybody suffers.

So we should pray for our rulers (1 Timothy 2:2).

v13 Do not pretend that you are innocent.

You cannot succeed if you pretend this.

Instead, confess your evil actions.

God will forgive you if you stop your evil behaviour.

v14 God is kind to people who respect him.

But a man who refuses to change will suffer many troubles.