Proverbs
Chapters 29:3-9
Amplified Bible
3Whoever loves skillful and godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.
4The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.
7The [consistently] righteous man knows and cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge. [Job 29:16; 31:13; Ps. 41:1.]
8Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.