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Proverbs 29:2-4
Christian Standard Bible

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

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. 29:4 The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.
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