World English Bible
"The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down."
— Proverbs 29:4, World English 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. ”
“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 who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.