Proverbs 29:4
A king who rules justly makes the country secure, but one who asks for bribes will destroy it.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
In Context
3A man who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who visits prostitutes throws away his money.
5Those who flatter their friends lay a net to trip them up.
Cross References
2 Samuel 8:15David ruled over all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.
2 Kings 15:18Throughout his reign he did what was evil in the Lord's sight. He did not end the sins that Jeroboam, son of Nebat, had made Israel commit.
Psalms 89:14Your character of goodness and fairness is the basis for the way you rule; dependable love and trustworthiness are always with you.
Proverbs 8:15It's because of me that kings reign, and rulers issue fair decrees.
Proverbs 16:10The king is inspired in what he says; he is not unreliable in his decisions.
Proverbs 20:8When a king sits in judgment he recognizes all that isn't right.
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 →