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

Proverbs 29:2 ESV

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Proverbs 29:4 ESV

By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.

Proverbs 29:6 ESV

An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

Proverbs 29:10 ESV

Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.

Proverbs 29:12 ESV

If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

Proverbs 29:25-27 ESV

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

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