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Proverbs 29:2-4
1599 Geneva Bible

2 (A)When the righteous [a]are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.

3 A man that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but (B)he that feedeth harlots wasteth his substance.

4 A king by judgment maintaineth the country: but a man receiving gifts, destroyeth it.

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  1. Proverbs 29:2 Or, are increased.
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Proverbs 29:2-4
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2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(A)
    when the wicked rule,(B) the people groan.(C)

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

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

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  1. Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
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