Scripture:  Proverbs 29:1-17  (NIV)

A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes 
will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. 

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; 
when the wicked rule, the people groan. 

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, 
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 

By justice a king gives a country stability, 
but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down. 

Whoever flatters his neighbor 
is spreading a net for his feet. 

An evil man is snared by his own sin, 
but a righteous one can sing and be glad. 

The righteous care about justice for the poor, 
but the wicked have no such concern. 

Mockers stir up a city, 
but wise men turn away anger. 

If a wise man goes to court with a fool, 
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. 

Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity 
and seek to kill the upright. 

A fool gives full vent to his anger, 
but a wise man keeps himself under control. 

If a ruler listens to lies, 
all his officials become wicked. 

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: 
The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. 

If a king judges the poor with fairness, 
his throne will always be secure. 

The rod of correction imparts wisdom, 
but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. 

When the wicked thrive, so does sin, 
but the righteous will see their downfall. 

Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; 
he will bring delight to your soul.

comment:  sure does explain much of the known history about politics, here in the good ol' u. s. of a., to ole dummy, during the twentieth century, with the dems in power, for most of the time, since the Great Depression, which began in 1930.

Prayer:  father god, we praise you for your remedy, of anonymous recovery, so that we can learn about your righteousness.