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Proverbs 29:2-4
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2 When ·good [righteous] people ·do well [or multiply; increase], ·everyone is [L the people are] happy,
but when evil people ·rule [dominate], ·everyone groans [L the people groan/moan].

3 Those who love wisdom make their ·parents [L father] happy,
but friends of prostitutes ·waste their money [destroy riches].

4 If a king is ·fair [just], he makes his country ·strong [stable],
but if he ·takes gifts dishonestly [heavily taxes/extorts it], he tears his country down [1 Sam. 12:10–18].

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Proverbs 29:2-4
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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.

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