Proverbs 29:2-4

International Children’s Bible

²When good people do well, everyone is happy.
But when evil people rule, everyone groans.

³Whoever loves wisdom makes his father happy.
But the one who makes friends with prostitutes wastes his money.

⁴If a king is fair, he makes his country strong.
But if he takes money dishonestly, he tears his country 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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