29 Whoever remains stiff-necked^(A) after many rebukes
    will suddenly be destroyed^(B)—without remedy.^(C)

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;^(D)
    when the wicked rule,^(E) the people groan.^(F)

³ A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(G)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.^(H)

⁴ By justice a king gives a country stability,^(I)
    but those who are greedy for^[a] bribes tear it down.

⁵ Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.^(J)