Proverbs 29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
In other versions
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
ASV
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
BBE
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
DBY
The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.
WEB
A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
YLT
The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
ENG
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
WBT
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
BSB
In context
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.