Proverbs 29:4
A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
In Context
5A man who flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his feet.
Cross References
Psalms 89:14Justice and equity are the foundation of thy throne; Mercy and truth go before thy face.
Proverbs 8:15By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
Proverbs 16:10A divine sentence is upon the lips of a king; His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Proverbs 20:8The king, sitting upon the throne of judgment, Scattereth with his eyes all the wicked like chaff.
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 →