Proverbs [Sayings] 29:2-7

²When the upright thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³Whoever 'ahav ·affectionately loves· wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴The king by mishpat ·justice· makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

⁶An evil man is snared by his sin, but the upright can sing and be glad.

⁷The upright care about justice for the poor. The wicked are not concerned about knowledge.