Proverbs 29:4

New English Translation

A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:15

David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

1 Kings 2:12

Solomon sat on his father David’s throne, and his royal authority was firmly solidified.

2 Chronicles 9:8

May the Lord your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on his throne as the one ruling on his behalf! Because of your God’s love for Israel and his lasting commitment to them, he made you king over them so you could make just and right decisions.”

Job 11:6

and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom – for true wisdom has two sides – so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

Psalm 89:14

Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

Psalm 99:4

The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.

Proverbs 14:34

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

Proverbs 16:10

The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

Proverbs 16:12

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

Proverbs 20:8

A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 8:15

Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;

Isaiah 49:8

This is what the Lord says: “At the time I decide to show my favor, I will respond to you; in the day of deliverance I will help you; I will protect you and make you a covenant mediator for people, to rebuild the land and to reassign the desolate property.

Isaiah 9:7

His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The Lord’s intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.

Daniel 11:20

There will arise after him one who will send out an exactor of tribute to enhance the splendor of the kingdom, but after a few days he will be destroyed, though not in anger or battle.

Micah 7:3

They are determined to be experts at doing evil; government officials and judges take bribes, prominent men make demands, and they all do what is necessary to satisfy them.

1 Samuel 13:13

Then Samuel said to Saul, “You have made a foolish choice! You have not obeyed the commandment that the Lord your God gave you. Had you done that, the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever!