Proverbs 29:2-4

New Catholic Bible

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice,
    but they groan when the wicked ascend to power.
³ A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
    but a patron of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
⁴ By ruling justly a king gives stability to his country,
    but one who takes bribes causes its downfall.