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Proverbs 29:2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 25-27

Proverbs 29:2 KJV

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Proverbs 29:4 KJV

The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Proverbs 29:6 KJV

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Proverbs 29:10 KJV

The bloodthirsty hate the upright: But the just seek his soul.

Proverbs 29:12 KJV

If a ruler hearken to lies, All his servants are wicked.

Proverbs 29:25-27 KJV

The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Many seek the ruler's favour; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: And he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.