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Proverbs 29:2-4
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2 When good people do well, everyone is happy,
    but when evil people rule, everyone groans.

3 Those who love wisdom make their parents happy,
    but friends of prostitutes waste their money.

4 If a king is fair, he makes his country strong,
    but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.

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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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  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
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