Proverbs 29:4

Proverbs 29:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4By justice a king gives a country stability,

but those who are greedy for29:4 Or who give bribes tear it down.

4The king gives stability to the land by justice,

But a person who takes bribes ruins it.

4The king gives stability to the land by justice,

But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

4The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,

But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

4By justice a king brings stability to the land,

but a man who exacts tribute29:4 Or who taxes heavily or who takes bribes demolishes it.

4By doing what is fair, a king makes a country secure.

But those who only want money tear it down.