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Proverbs 29:2-4
Jubilee Bible 2000

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

3 ¶ Whosoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice, but he that maintains harlots shall lose his inheritance.

4 ¶ The king by judgment establishes the land, but he that receives gifts shall overthrow it.

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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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