KJVThe king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XXIX. Miscellaneous Maxims. 1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Here, 1. The obstinacy of many wicked people in a wicked way is to be greatly lamented. They are often reproved…