Proverbs 29:2-4

The Message

²When good people run things, everyone is glad,
but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.

³If you love wisdom, you’ll delight your parents,
but you’ll destroy their trust if you run with prostitutes.

⁴A leader of good judgment gives stability;
an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste.

Proverbs 29:2-4

New International Version

²When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;^(A)
when the wicked rule,^(B) the people groan.^(C)

³A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(D)
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.^(E)

⁴By justice a king gives a country stability,^(F)
but those who are greedy for^[a] bribes tear it down.

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)