Proverbs 29:4

A Conservative Version

By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:14

The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler asks, and the judge [is ready] for a bribe. And the great man, he utters the evil desire of his soul. Thus they weave it together.

Daniel 11:20

Then somebody shall stand up in his place who shall cause an exactor to pass through the glory of the kingdom, but within a few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.

Proverbs 20:8

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

Isaiah 49:8

Thus says LORD, In an acceptable time I have heard thee, and in a day of salvation I have helped thee. And I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to raise up the land, to make them inherit the desolate he

Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even forever. The zeal of L

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 8:15

By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice.

Psalm 99:4

The king's strength also loves justice. Thou establish equity. Thou execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne. Loving kindness and truth go before thy face.

2 Chronicles 9:8

Blessed be LORD thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on his throne to be king for LORD thy God. Because thy God loved Israel, to establish them forever, therefore he made thee king over them, to do justice and righteousness.

1 Kings 2:12

And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was established greatly.

2 Samuel 8:15

And David reigned over all Israel. And David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.

1 Samuel 13:13

And Samuel said to Saul, Thou have done foolishly. Thou have not kept the commandment of LORD thy God, which he commanded thee. For now LORD would have established thy kingdom upon Israel forever,

Job 11:6

and that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacts of thee less than thine iniquity deserves.

Proverbs 14:34

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

Proverbs 16:10

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king. His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.