Proverbs 29:2-4

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²When just leaders are in power, the citizens celebrate;
but when evil people gain control, their joys become moans.

³An adult who loves wisdom and follows its ways gives his parents joy,
but one who hangs out with women of the street will lose everything.

⁴A king brings stability to a land with his justice,
but one who makes unjust demands brings it to ruin.

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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