4A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.


In Context

1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.

2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.

4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

Proverbs 29:4 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:4By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:4A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:4The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:4The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:4A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:4The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.