Proverbs 29:2-4

New International Version

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.