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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 29, Verse 3

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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
King James Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
American Standard Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
New English Translation
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
World English Bible
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
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In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
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Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
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[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.
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The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
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A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
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If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
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The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.