Proverbs 29:4
What does Proverbs 29:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.
- Psalms 99:4
The king’s strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.
- Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
- Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
- Micah 7:3
Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge is ready for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the evil desire of his soul: thus they weave it together.
- Daniel 11:20
Then shall stand up in his place one that shall cause an exactor to pass through the glory of the kingdom; but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.
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