Proverbs 29:4
The king establishes the land by justice, 1 but the one who demands bribes tears it down. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 1 is spreading a net for his feet. 1
Cross References
2 Samuel 8:15David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and righteousness to all his people.
2 Kings 15:18He did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh. For his whole life, he did not depart from the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin.
Psalms 89:14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. 1 Covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness come before you. 1
Proverbs 8:15By me kings reign, and rulers make laws that are just. 1
Proverbs 16:10Insightful decisions are on the lips of a king, 1 his mouth should not betray justice. 1
Proverbs 20:8A king who sits on the throne performing the duties of a judge 1 is winnowing with his eyes all the evil that is before him. 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 →