“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
Proverbs 29:4 (KJV) |
Proverbs 29:4
From Proverbs 29, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
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The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.