David reigned over all Israel, and David executed justice and righteousness for all his people.
Proverbs 29:4 - Tree of Life Version By justice a king brings stability to a land, but one who takes bribes brings it ruin. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it. American Standard Version (1901) The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. Common English Bible A king gives stability to the land by justice, but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down. Catholic Public Domain Version A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it. |
David reigned over all Israel, and David executed justice and righteousness for all his people.
Then Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was established firmly. Solomon’s Throne Secured
Blessed be Adonai your God who delighted in you, setting you on His throne as king before Adonai your God. Because your God loved Israel, establishing them forever, He made you king over them to execute justice and righteousness.”
and show you the secrets of wisdom— for sound wisdom has two sides. Know that God has forgotten some of your iniquity.
The might of a king loves justice. You have established fairness. You executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
An oracle is on the lips of the king— let his mouth never be treacherous in judgment.
Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for a throne is established by righteousness.
A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.
If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.
Thus says Adonai: “In a time of favor I will answer you. in a day of salvation I will help you. I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, to restore the land, to make them possess its desolate inheritances,
“In his place will arise one who will dispatch a tax collector to extract tribute for royal glory, but within a few days he will be destroyed, though not in anger or battle.
Both hands are diligent at doing evil. The official and the judge ask for a bribe. The distinguished man utters a desire of his soul. Thus they weave it together.
Samuel said to Saul, “You have acted foolishly by not keeping the commandment of Adonai your God which He commanded you. For now, Adonai would have established your kingship over Israel forever.