Proverbs 29:4

Other Translations of Proverbs 29:4

New International Version

⁴ By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy forOr "who give" bribes tear it down.

English Standard Version

⁴ By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts giftsOr who taxes heavily tears it down.

The Message

⁴ A leader of good judgment gives stability; an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste.

New King James Version

⁴ The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

New Living Translation

⁴ A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.