Proverbs 29:4

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

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

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

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

KJV King James Version: The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
WEB World English Bible: The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
ASV American Standard Version: The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
DBY Darby Translation: A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
WBS Webster Bible: The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.