Proverbs 29:3-8

³A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

⁴A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

⁵A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.

⁶In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

⁷The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.

⁸Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.