Proverbs 29:4

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Cross References

Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge is ready for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the evil desire of his soul: thus they weave it together.

Daniel 11:20

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

Proverbs 20:8

A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

Isaiah 49:8

Thus saith Jehovah, In an acceptable time have I answered thee, and in a day of salvation have I 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 heritages;

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 for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

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 princes decree justice.

Psalm 99:4

The king’s strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.

2 Chronicles 9:8

Blessed be Jehovah thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on his throne, to be king for Jehovah thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he 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 unto all his people.

1 Samuel 13:13

And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly; thou hast not kept the commandment of Jehovah thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would Jehovah have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

Job 11:6

And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalteth 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.