Proverbs 29:2-4

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² When ^(A)the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
    but when ^(B)the wicked rule, the people groan.
³ He who ^(C)loves wisdom makes his father glad,
    but ^(D)a companion of prostitutes ^(E)squanders his wealth.
⁴ By justice a king ^(F)builds up the land,
    but he who exacts gifts^[a] tears it down.