Pro 29:2-12 | NASB1995 | STEP | When the righteous increase , the people rejoice , But when a wicked man rules , people groan .

Proverbs 29:2-12

2 When the ^arighteous ^{▼▼ Or become great}increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
3 A man who ^cloves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who ^dkeeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
4 The ^eking gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who ^fflatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
6 By transgression an evil man is ^gensnared,
But the righteous ^hsings and rejoices.
7 The ⁱrighteous ^{▼▼ Lit knows the cause}is concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand such ^{▼▼ Lit knowledge}concern.
8 Scorners ^lset a city aflame,
But ^mwise men turn away anger.
9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
^{▼▼ Lit He}The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10 Men of ^obloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright ^{▼▼ Lit seek his soul}are concerned for his life.
11 A ^qfool ^{▼▼ Lit sends forth all his spirit}always loses his temper,
But a ^swise man holds it back.
12 If a ^truler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.