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Proverbs 29:3-12 Modern English Version (MEV)

3. Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father,but he who keeps company with harlots spends his substance.

4. The king establishes the land by judgment,but he who receives bribes overthrowsit.

5. A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.

6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,but the righteous sing and rejoice.

7. The righteous considers the cause of the poor,but the wicked regards not to know it.

8. Scornful men bring a city into a snare,but wise men turn away wrath.

9. If a wise man contends with a foolish man,whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10. The bloodthirsty hate the upright,but the just seek his soul.

11. A fool utters all his mind,but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.

12. If a ruler listens to lies,all his servants are wicked.

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