Proverbs 29:2-12

1. 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

2. 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

3. 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

4. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

5. 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

6. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

7. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

8. 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

9. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

10. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

11. 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

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