Proverbs, Chapter 29, verses 2-12

When the righteous^bincrease, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.

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The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

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A man who flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.

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By transgression an evil man is ensnared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.

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The righteous^cis concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand such^dconcern.

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Scorners set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away anger.

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When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
^eThe foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

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Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright^fare concerned for his life.

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A fool^galways loses his temper,
But a wise man holds it back.

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If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.


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