Proverbs 29:4 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁴ By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

Common English Bible

⁴ A king gives stability to the land by justice, but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.

Proverbs 29:4 Cross References

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor with equity, his throne will be established forever.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are skilled to do evil; the official and the judge ask for a bribe, and the powerful dictate what they desire; thus they pervert justice.

Daniel 11:20

“Then shall arise in his place one who shall send an official for the glory of the kingdom, but within a few days he shall be broken, though not in anger or in battle.

Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.

Isaiah 49:8

Thus says the Lord: In a time of favor I have answered you; on a day of salvation I have helped you; I have kept you and given you as a covenant to the people, to establish the land, to apportion the desolate heritages,

Isaiah 9:7

Great will be his authority, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 8:15

By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is just;

Psalm 99:4

Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.

2 Chronicles 9:8

Blessed be the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and set you on his throne as king for the Lord your God. Because your God loved Israel and would establish them forever, he has made you king over them, that you may execute justice and righteousness.”

1 Kings 2:12

So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.

2 Samuel 8:15

So David reigned over all Israel, and David administered justice and equity to all his people.

1 Samuel 13:13

Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly; you have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which he commanded you. The Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever,

Job 11:6

and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For wisdom is many-sided. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 16:10

Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.