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Proverbs 29:3-5
Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 29:3-5
Tree of Life Version
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,
but one who takes bribes brings it ruin.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:3-5
New International Version
Proverbs 29:3-5
New International Version
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(A)
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.(B)
4 By justice a king gives a country stability,(C)
but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.(D)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
Proverbs 29:3-5
King James Version
Proverbs 29:3-5
King James Version
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.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
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