Proverbs 29:4

Bible in Basic English 1965

A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:15

And David was king over all Israel, judging and giving right decisions for all his people.

1 Kings 2:12

And Solomon took his place on the seat of David his father, and his kingdom was made safe and strong.

2 Chronicles 9:8

Praise be to the Lord your God whose pleasure it was to put you on the seat of his kingdom to be king for the Lord your God: because, in his love for Israel, it was the purpose of your God to make them strong for ever, he made you king over them, to be their judge in righteousness.

Job 11:6

And would make clear to you the secrets of wisdom, and the wonders of his purpose!

Psalm 89:14

The seat of your kingdom is resting on righteousness and right judging: mercy and good faith come before your face.

Psalm 99:4

The king's power is used for righteousness; you give true decisions, judging rightly in the land of Jacob.

Proverbs 14:34

By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.

Proverbs 16:10

Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.

Proverbs 16:12

Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

Proverbs 20:8

A king on the seat of judging puts to flight all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 29:14

The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

Proverbs 8:15

Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.

Isaiah 49:8

This is the word of the Lord: I have given ear to you at a good time, and I have been your helper in a day of salvation: and I will keep you safe, and will make you a glory for the people, putting the land in order, and giving them the heritages which now are waste;

Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of his rule and of peace there will be no end, on the seat of David, and in his kingdom; to make it strong, supporting it with wise decision and righteousness, now and for ever. By the fixed purpose of the Lord of armies this will be done.

Daniel 11:20

Then his place will be taken by one who will send out a man with the glory of a king to get wealth together; but after a short time destruction will overtake him, but not in wrath or in the fight.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are made ready to do evil; the ruler makes requests for money, and the judge is looking for a reward; and the great man gives decisions at his pleasure, and the right is twisted.

1 Samuel 13:13

But now, your authority will not go on: the Lord, searching for a man who is pleasing to him in every way, has given him the place of ruler over his people, because you have not done what the Lord gave you orders to do.