Proverbs 29:4-6

Expanded Bible

⁴ If a king is ·fair [just], he makes his country ·strong [stable],
but if he ·takes gifts dishonestly [heavily taxes/extorts it], he tears his country down [1 Sam. 12:10–18].

⁵ Those who give false praise to their ·neighbors [or friends]
are setting a ·trap for them [trap/net for their feet].

⁶ Evil people are trapped by their own ·sin [offenses],
but ·good [righteous] people can sing and be happy.