By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)
but a person who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(B)

A person who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.(C)

An evil person is caught by sin,(D)
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 29:4 The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.

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