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.
Related Verses
“The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.”
“A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.”
“And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.”
“Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.”
“Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.”