Proverbs 29:4 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁴ By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

Common English Bible

⁴ A king gives stability to the land by justice, but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.

Proverbs 29:4 Križne Reference

2 Samuel 8:15

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

1 Kings 2:12

So Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.

2 Chronicles 9:8

Blessed be the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and set you on his throne as king for the Lord your God! Because your God loved Israel and would establish them for ever, he has made you king over them, that you may execute justice and righteousness.”

Job 11:6

and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves.

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before thee.

Psalm 99:4

Mighty King, lover of justice, thou hast established equity; thou hast executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 14:34

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

Proverbs 16:10

Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 20:8

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

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.

Proverbs 8:15

By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is just;

Isaiah 49:8

Thus says the Lord: “In a time of favor I have answered you, in a day of salvation I have helped you; I have kept you and given you as a covenant to the people, to establish the land, to apportion the desolate heritages;

Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David, and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for evermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Daniel 11:20

“Then shall arise in his place one who shall send an exactor of tribute through the glory of the kingdom; but within a few days he shall be broken, neither in anger nor in battle.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are upon what is evil, to do it diligently; the prince and the judge ask for a bribe, and the great man utters the evil desire of his soul; thus they weave it 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 for ever.