| Proverbs 29:4 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | By means of justice, a king builds up a country, but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. |
| ASV: | The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. |
| BBE: | A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste. |
| DBY: | A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it. |
| ERV: | The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. |
| JPS: | The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. |
| WBS: | The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. |
| WEB: | The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down. |
| YLT: | A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down. |
| Proverbs 29:4 Cross References |
| XREF: | 2 Chronicles 9:8 "Blessed be the LORD your God who delighted in you, setting you on His throne as king for the LORD your God; because your God loved Israel establishing them forever, therefore He made you king over them, to do justice and righteousness."
Proverbs 8:15 "By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice.
Proverbs 29:14 If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| WES: | 29:4 Judgment - By the free and impartial exercise of justice. Gifts - Bribes. |
| MHC: | 29:1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ. 2. The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked. 3. Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts. 4. The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people. 5. Flatterers put men off their guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct. 6. Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety. 7. This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked. 8. The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God. 9. If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done. 10. Christ told his disciples that they should be hated of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do any thing for their salvation. |
| CONC: | Bribes Desires Establisheth Exacteth Exacts Full Gifts Gives Greedy Judgment Justice Makes Overthroweth Overthrows Receiveth Receiving Ruins Rule Safe Stability Stable Takes Taketh Tears Throweth Waste |
| PREV: | Bribes Country Desires Establisheth Exacteth Exacts Full Gifts Gives Greedy Judgment Justice Makes Overthroweth Overthrows Receiveth Receiving Right Ruins Rule Safe Stability Stable Tears Throweth Waste |
| NEXT: | Bribes Country Desires Establisheth Exacteth Exacts Full Gifts Gives Greedy Judgment Justice Makes Overthroweth Overthrows Receiveth Receiving Right Ruins Rule Safe Stability Stable Tears Throweth Waste |
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