Proverbs 29:3-12

³The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his wealth.

⁴A king will through the exercise of justice establish the welfare of a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.

⁷The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge of justice.

⁸Scornful men will kindle confusion in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.

⁹If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, he will have no rest.

¹⁰Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek to preserve his life.

¹¹A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.

¹²If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.