Proverbs 29:4

New American Bible - revised edition

By justice a king builds up the land; but one who raises taxes tears it down.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:15

David was king over all Israel; he dispensed justice and right to all his people.

1 Kings 2:12

Then Solomon sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingship was established.

2 Chronicles 9:8

Blessed be the Lord, your God, who was pleased to set you on his throne as king for the Lord, your God. In the love your God has for Israel, to establish them forever, he has made you king over them to carry out judgment and justice.”

Job 11:6

And tell you the secrets of wisdom, for good sense has two sides; So you might learn that God overlooks some of your sinfulness.

Psalm 89:14

You have a mighty arm. Your hand is strong; your right hand is ever exalted.

Psalm 99:4

O mighty king, lover of justice, you have established fairness; you have created just rule in Jacob.

Proverbs 14:34

Justice exalts a nation, but sin is a people’s disgrace.

Proverbs 16:10

An oracle is upon the king’s lips, no judgment of his mouth is false.

Proverbs 16:12

Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for by justice the throne endures.

Proverbs 20:8

A king seated on the throne of judgment dispels all evil with his glance.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king is honestly for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.

Proverbs 8:15

By me kings reign, and rulers enact justice;

Isaiah 49:8

Thus says the Lord: In a time of favor I answer you, on the day of salvation I help you; I form you and set you as a covenant for the people, To restore the land and allot the devastated heritages,

Isaiah 9:7

The Lord has sent a word against Jacob, and it falls upon Israel;

Daniel 11:20

In his stead one shall arise who will send a collector of tribute through the glorious kingdom, but he shall soon be destroyed, though not in conflict or in battle.

Micah 7:3

Their hands succeed at evil; the prince makes demands, The judge is bought for a price, the powerful speak as they please.

1 Samuel 13:13

Samuel replied to Saul: “You have acted foolishly! Had you kept the command the Lord your God gave you, the Lord would now establish your kingship in Israel forever;