The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A king gives stability to the land by justice, but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
