Proverbs 29:2-4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.^(A)

³A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(B)
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.^(C)

⁴By justice a king brings stability to a land,^(D)
but a man who demands “contributions”^[a]
demolishes it.^(E)

Proverbs 29:4 The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.

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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)