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Proverbs 29:2-4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 29:2-4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.(A)
3 A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad,
but a companion of prostitutes destroys wealth.(B)
4 By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.
Proverbs 29:2-4
English Standard Version
Proverbs 29:2-4
English Standard Version
2 When (A)the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when (B)the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 He who (C)loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but (D)a companion of prostitutes (E)squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king (F)builds up the land,
but he who exacts gifts[a] tears it down.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who taxes heavily
Proverbs 29:2-4
New International Version
Proverbs 29:2-4
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
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