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Proverbs 29:2-4
English Standard Version
Proverbs 29:2-4
English Standard Version
2 When (A)the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when (B)the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 He who (C)loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but (D)a companion of prostitutes (E)squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king (F)builds up the land,
but he who exacts gifts[a] tears it down.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who taxes heavily
Proverbs 29:2-4
New International Version
Proverbs 29:2-4
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
Proverbs 29:2-4
King James Version
Proverbs 29:2-4
King James Version
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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Proverbs 29:2-4
New King James Version
Proverbs 29:2-4
New King James Version
2 When the righteous [a]are in authority, the (A)people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, (B)the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 become great
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