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When those who are right with God rule, the people are glad, but when a sinful man rules, the people have sorrow.

A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who goes with women who sell the use of their bodies wastes his money.

The king makes the land strong by doing what is right and fair, but the one who takes pay for doing wrong, destroys it.

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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(A)
    when the wicked rule,(B) the people groan.(C)

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(D)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.(E)

By justice a king gives a country stability,(F)
    but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.

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  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who give