Proverbs 29:2-4

International Standard Version

²As the righteous grow powerful,^[a] people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, people groan.

³The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.

⁴A king brings stability to a land through justice,
but a man who takes bribes 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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