Proverbs 29:4
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
In Context
5A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
Cross References
2 Samuel 8:15And David was king over all Israel, judging and giving right decisions for all his people.
2 Kings 15:18He did evil in the eyes of the Lord; he did not keep himself from the sin which Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, did and made Israel do.
Psalms 89:14\89:13\Yours is an arm of power; strong is your hand and high your right hand.
Proverbs 8:15Through me kings have their power, and rulers give right decisions.
Proverbs 16:10Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.
Proverbs 20:8A king on the seat of judging puts to flight all evil with his eyes.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:4
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. Both the parts of this verse repeat what has been often said, but, on comparing them together, the sense of them will be enlarged from each other. 1. Be it observed, to the honour of a virtuous young man, that he loves wisdom, he is a philosopher (for that signifies a lover of wisdom ), for religion is the best philosophy; he avoids bad company, and especially the company of lewd women. Hereby he rejoices… Read the whole commentary →