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


In Context

1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

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

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:4A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh 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 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.