Proverbs 29:4 KJV

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

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Cross References

  • Proverbs 29:14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
  • 1 Samuel 13:13 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
  • 2 Samuel 8:15 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
  • 1 Kings 2:12 Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
  • 2 Kings 15:18–20 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin. …

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  • Bribery General scriptures concerning
  • King Rights and duties of
  • Rulers Character and qualifications of

Hebrew and Strong’s

  • The king מֶלֶךְ melek מֶלֶךְ Noun · masculine singular
  • by judgment בְּמִשְׁפָּט bĕmišpāṭ מִשְׁפָּט Noun · masculine singular · with preposition
  • establisheth יַעֲמִיד yaʿămîd עָמַד Verb · hiphil imperfect, third person masculine singular
  • the land אָרֶץ ʾāreṣ אֶרֶץ Noun · masculine or feminine singular
  • but he וְאִישׁ wĕʾîš אִישׁ Noun · masculine singular construct · with and
  • that receiveth gifts תְּרוּמוֹת tĕrûmôt תְּרוּמָה Noun · feminine plural
  • overthroweth יֶהֶרְסֶנָּה yehersennâ הָרַס Verb · qal imperfect, third person masculine singular · with suffix: third person feminine singular

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