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Proverbs 29:4
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Proverbs 29:4
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By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for
[a]
bribes tear it down.
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Proverbs 29:4 in Other Translations
KJV
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The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
ESV
4
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
NLT
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A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
MSG
4
A leader of good judgment gives stability; an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste.
CSB
4
By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a man [who demands] "contributions" demolishes it.
Proverbs 29:4 In-Context
2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
5
Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
6
Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
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ver 14; S
Proverbs 8:15-16
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[a].
Or "who give"
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