SinaiProverbs 29:4
American Standard Version
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
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Proverbs 29:4 in other translations
The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4 in context
- 2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
- 3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
- 4The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
- 5A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
- 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.