Matthew Henry · Verse 4
The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people.
Proverbs 29:4
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
BSB
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
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.
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