Proverbs 29:4
King James Version (KJV)
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
World English Bible (WEB)
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4 Cross References
And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
