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Whoso loveth wisdom maketh his father rejoice, but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth bribes overthroweth it.

A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.

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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