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Proverbs 29:2-4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 29:2-4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.(A)
3 A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad,
but a companion of prostitutes destroys wealth.(B)
4 By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.
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
Proverbs 29:2-4
New International Version
Proverbs 29:2-4
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
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