Proverbs 29:3-7 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.

Proverbs 29