Proverbs 29:2-4

New International Reader's Version

²When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad.
But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.

³A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad.
But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth.

⁴By doing what is fair, a king makes a country secure.
But those who only want money tear it down.

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.

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