A man that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but (A)he that feedeth harlots wasteth his substance.

A king by judgment maintaineth the country: but a man receiving gifts, destroyeth it.

A man that flattereth his neighbor, [a]spreadeth a net for his steps.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:5 He that giveth ear to the flatterer, is in danger as the bird is before the fowler.

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

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

Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who give