Proverbs 29:4

New King James Version

The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:15

So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered judgment and justice to all his people.

1 Kings 2:12

Then Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.

2 Chronicles 9:8

Blessed be the Lord your God, who delighted in you, setting you on His throne to be king for the Lord your God! Because your God has loved Israel, to establish them forever, therefore He made you king over them, to do justice and righteousness.”

Job 11:6

That He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For they would double your prudence. Know therefore that God exacts from you Less than your iniquity deserves.

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face.

Psalm 99:4

The King’s strength also loves justice; You have established equity; You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 16:10

Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on the throne of judgment Scatters all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 29:14

The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 8:15

By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.

Isaiah 49:8

Thus says the Lord: “In an acceptable time I have heard You, And in the day of salvation I have helped You; I will preserve You and give You As a covenant to the people, To restore the earth, To cause them to inherit the desolate heritages;

Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Daniel 11:20

“There shall arise in his place one who imposes taxes on the glorious kingdom; but within a few days he shall be destroyed, but not in anger or in battle.

Micah 7:3

That they may successfully do evil with both hands— The prince asks for gifts, The judge seeks a bribe, And the great man utters his evil desire; So they scheme together.

1 Samuel 13:13

And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you. For now the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever.