Proverbs 29:2-4
New American Standard Bible
2 When the (A)righteous [a]increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
3 A man who (B)loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who (C)involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
4 The (D)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a person who takes bribes ruins it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or become great
Proverbs 29:2-4
New Living Translation
2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
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