Proverbs 29:4

God's Word

By means of justice, a king builds up a country, but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:15

So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.

1 Kings 2:12

Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his power was firmly established.

2 Chronicles 9:8

Thank the Lord your God, who is pleased with you. He has put you on his throne to be king on behalf of the Lord your God. Because of your God’s love for the people of Israel, he has established them permanently and made you king over them so that you would maintain justice and righteousness.”

Job 11:6

He would tell you the secrets of wisdom, because ⌞true⌟ wisdom is twice ⌞as great as your wisdom⌟, and you would know that God forgets your sin.

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundations of your throne. Mercy and truth stand in front of you.

Psalm 99:4

The king’s strength is that he loves justice. You have established fairness. You have done what is fair and right for Jacob.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society.

Proverbs 16:10

When a divine revelation is on a king’s lips, he cannot voice a wrong judgment.

Proverbs 16:12

Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on his throne to judge sifts out every evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 29:14

When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.

Proverbs 8:15

Through me kings reign, and rulers decree fair laws.

Isaiah 49:8

This is what the Lord says: In the time of favor I will answer you. In the day of salvation I will help you. I will protect you. I will appoint you as my promise  to the people. You will restore the land. You will make them inherit the desolate inheritance.

Isaiah 9:7

His government and peace will have unlimited growth. He will establish David’s throne and kingdom. He will uphold it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The Lord of Armies is determined to do this!

Daniel 11:20

“Another king will take his place. He will have a cruel official go out in royal splendor. But in a few days the king will be destroyed, although not in anger or war.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are skilled in doing evil. Officials ask for gifts. Judges accept bribes. Powerful people dictate what they want. So they scheme together.

1 Samuel 13:13

“You did a foolish thing,” Samuel told Saul. “You didn’t follow the command of the Lord your God. ⌞If you had,⌟ the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel permanently.