Proverbs 29:4

Berean Standard Bible

By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

American Standard Version

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.