Proverbs 29:4
“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 29:4 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Ein König gibt durch Recht dem Lande Bestand; aber ein Mann, der Geschenke liebt, bringt es herunter.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra: mas el hombre de presentes la destruirá.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
O rei por meio da justiça firma a terra; mas o amigo de subornos a transtorna.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
O rei estabelece a terra pela justiça, mas o que exige subornos a destrói.
📖 Proverbs 29:4 in Context
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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