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Proverbs 29:4

King James Version (KJV)

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Translations

Proverbs 29:4 - Amplified Bible

The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts {and} tribute overthrows it.

Proverbs 29:4 - American Standard Version

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

Proverbs 29:4 - Bible in Basic English

A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

Proverbs 29:4 - Darby Bible

A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

Proverbs 29:4 - English Standard Version

By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.

Proverbs 29:4 - King James Version

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Proverbs 29:4 - La Biblia de las Americas

El rey con la justicia afianza la tierra,
pero el hombre que acepta soborno la destruye.

Proverbs 29:4 - The Message

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

 

Proverbs 29:4 - New American Standard Bible

The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

Proverbs 29:4 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El rey con la justicia afianza la tierra,
Pero el hombre que acepta soborno la destruye.

Proverbs 29:4 - World English Bible

The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.

Proverbs 29:4 - Young's Living Translation

A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.

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