Proverbs 29:2-12

²When the righteous are powerful, the people rejoice; But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³He who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.

⁴A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵A man who flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶In the transgression of a wicked man there is a snare; But the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

⁷A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.

⁸Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify wrath.

⁹If a wise man contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.

¹⁰The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.

¹¹A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.

¹²If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.