Proverbs 29:4
The king by mishpat ·justice· makes the land stable, 2 but he who takes bribes tears it down. 1
One Unity Resource 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 flatters his neighbor 2 spreads a net for his feet. 1
Cross References
Psalms 89:14Righteousness and mishpat ·justice· are the foundation of your throne. 2 Loving kindness and truth go before your face. 1
Proverbs 8:15By me kings reign, 2 and princes decree justice. 1
Proverbs 16:10Inspired charges are on the lips of the king. 2 His mouth shall not betray his judgments. 1
Proverbs 20:8A king who sits on the throne of judgment 2 scatters away all evil with his eyes. 1
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 →