Proverbs 29:4
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King James Version (modern wording)
The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:4 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:4 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
Proverbs 29:4 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 29:4 say?
Proverbs 29:4 in modern King James wording reads: "The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it."
Where is Proverbs 29:4 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 29:4 is verse 4 of chapter 29 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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