Proverbs 29:4-14

4 A king gives stability to a country by justice, but one who overtaxes it brings it to ruin.
5 A person who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own steps.
6 In an evil person's crime is a trap, but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous understands the cause of the poor, but the wicked is unconcerned.
8 Scoffers can inflame a city, but the wise can calm the fury.
9 When a wise man argues with a foolish one, he meets anger and ridicule without relief.
10 Men of blood hate those who are pure and seek the life of the upright.
11 A fool gives vent to all his feelings, but the wise, thinking of afterwards, stills them.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: ADONAI gives light to the eyes of both.
14 If a king steadfastly gives justice to the poor, his throne will be secure forever.

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