The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

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By justice a king gives a country stability,(A)
    but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.

Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(B)

Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(C)
    but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who give