Proverbs 29:4
World English Bible (WEB)
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
In context
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 every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
- KJV King James Version
- The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
- 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.