NET Bible
"A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down."
— Proverbs 29:4, NET Bible
“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
“The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. ”
“The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes 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.”
The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.
When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.
The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.