American Standard Version
"The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. "
— Proverbs 29:4, American Standard Version
“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
“The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.”
“A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.”
“A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.”
“A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.”
“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.