The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 29:4 in context
Proverbs 29:1–7
1
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4
Selected verse
The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5
A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6
An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7
The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
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