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Proverbs 29:2-4
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2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
    but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable,
    but he who takes bribes tears it down.

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Proverbs 29:2-4
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2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(A)
    when the wicked rule,(B) the people groan.(C)

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

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

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Proverbs 29:2-4
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2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

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