Proverbs

²When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. ³Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. ⁴The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. ⁵A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. ⁶In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. ⁷The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it. ⁸Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.