Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
New American Standard Bible
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
King James Version
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Holman Bible
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
International Standard Version
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
A Conservative Version
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
American Standard Version
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Amplified
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Bible in Basic English
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
Darby Translation
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
Julia Smith Translation
A king in judgment shall establish the land: and a man of presents shall overthrow it
King James 2000
The king by justice establishes the land: but he that receives bribes overthrows it.
Lexham Expanded Bible
By justice a king gives stability [to] a land, but a man of bribes will ruin it.
Modern King James verseion
The king establishes the land by judgment; but he taking bribes tears it down.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.
NET Bible
A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
The Emphasized Bible
A king, by justice, shall establish a land, - but, a man open to bribes, bringeth it to ruin.
Webster
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
World English Bible
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
Youngs Literal Translation
A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
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.
Cross References
Proverbs 29:14
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
1 Samuel 13:13
Samuel said to Saul, "You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of the LORD your God, which he commanded you; for now the LORD would have established your kingdom on Israel forever.
2 Samuel 8:15
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
1 Kings 2:12
Solomon sat on the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was firmly established.
2 Kings 15:18-20
He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he did not depart all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, with which he made Israel to sin.
2 Chronicles 9:8
Blessed be the LORD your God, who delighted in you, to set you on his throne, to be king for the LORD your God: because your God loved Israel, to establish them forever, therefore made he you king over them, to do justice and righteousness."
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before your face.
Psalm 99:4
The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice.
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 20:8
A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Isaiah 49:8
Thus says the LORD, "In an acceptable time have I answered you, and in a day of salvation have I helped you; and I will preserve you, and give you for a covenant of the people, to raise up the land, to make them inherit the desolate heritage:
Jeremiah 22:13-17
Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his rooms by injustice; who uses his neighbor's service without wages, and doesn't give him his hire;
Daniel 11:20
Then shall arise in his place one who shall send an exactor of tribute to pass through the kingdom to maintain its glory; but within few days he shall be destroyed, though not in anger nor in battle.
Micah 7:3
Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.