Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:4
“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:4 Context
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
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Translation Details for Proverbs 29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Other Translations for Proverbs 29:4
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 29:4
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:4
29:4 Judgment - By the free and impartial exercise of justice. Gifts - Bribes.
The king by iudgement stablisheth the land: but he that receiueth gifts, ouerthroweth it.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
- Basic English Bible
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
- Darby Bible
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
- Webster's Bible
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
- World English Bible
A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible