Proverbs 29:14-16

Revised Standard Version

¹⁴ If a king judges the poor with equity
    his throne will be established for ever.
¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
¹⁶ When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases;
    but the righteous will look upon their downfall.