Proverbs 29:2-4

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

³A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.

⁴A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.

Proverbs 29:2-4

New International Version

²When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;^(A)
when the wicked rule,^(B) the people groan.^(C)

³A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(D)
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.^(E)

⁴By justice a king gives a country stability,^(F)
but those who are greedy for^[a] bribes tear it down.

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

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

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

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)