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.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, His throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29
Proverbs 29:2-14