Proverbs 29:4
“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Cross-References
“The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.”
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
“Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the Lord thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.”
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”
“Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.”