Proverbs 29:4-10

⁴A just king raiseth up the land; an avaricious man shall destroy it.

⁵A man that speaketh by flattering and feigned words to his friend, spreadeth abroad a net to his steps.

⁶A snare shall wrap a wicked man doing sin; and a just man shall praise, and make joy. (A snare shall enwrap the wicked doing sin; but the righteous shall give praise, and make joy in their lives.)

⁷A just man knoweth the cause of poor men; and an unpious man knoweth not knowing. (The righteous know of the concerns of the poor; but the wicked do not care to know.)

⁸Men full of pestilence destroy a city; but wise men turn away strong vengeance.

⁹If a wise man striveth with a fool, whether he be wroth, or laugh, he shall not find rest.

¹⁰Men-quellers hate a simple man; but just men seek his soul. (Murderers hate honest people; but the righteous seek them out.)