Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 29:4
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Berean Standard Bible
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
King James Version
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
World English Bible
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
American Standard Version
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 29
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
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