Proverbs 29:4
Proverbs 29:4 The Message (MSG)
A leader of good judgment gives stability; an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste.
Proverbs 29:4 King James Version (KJV)
The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:4 New Century Version (NCV)
If a king is fair, he makes his country strong, but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.
Proverbs 29:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:4 New International Version (NIV)
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
Proverbs 29:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
Proverbs 29:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A godly leader who values justice is a great strength and example to the people. But the one who sells his influence for money tears down what is right.
