Proverbs 29:4-6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁴ By justice a king brings stability to a land,^(A)
but a person who demands ‘contributions’^[a]
demolishes it.^(B)

⁵ A person who flatters his neighbour
spreads a net for his feet.^(C)

⁶ An evil person is caught by sin,^(D)
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.^(E)