PROVERBS 29:3-12

³Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

⁴The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

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

⁶In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it.

⁸Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.

¹¹A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

¹²If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.