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Proverbs 29:4

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The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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  1. Proverbs 29:14Rank 1 from verse 4
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    14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

  2. Daniel 11:20Rank 2 from verse 4
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    20Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.

  3. Micah 7:3Rank 3 from verse 4
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    3¶ That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.

  4. Proverbs 20:8Rank 4 from verse 4
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    8A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

  5. 1 Kings 2:12Rank 5 from verse 4
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    12¶ Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

  6. 1 Samuel 13:13Rank 6 from verse 4
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    13And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the Lord have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

  7. 2 Chronicles 9:8Rank 7 from verse 4
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    8Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the Lord thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.

  8. 2 Kings 15:18–20Rank 8 from verse 4
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    18And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord: he departed not all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

    19And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.

    20And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land.

  9. 2 Samuel 8:15Rank 9 from verse 4
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    15And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.

  10. Isaiah 49:8Rank 10 from verse 4
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    8Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;

  11. Isaiah 9:7Rank 11 from verse 4
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    7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

  12. Jeremiah 22:13–17Rank 12 from verse 4
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    13¶ Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour’s service without wages, and giveth him not for his work;

    14That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion.

    15Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?

    16He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the Lord.

    17But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it.

  13. Proverbs 16:12Rank 13 from verse 4
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    12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

  14. Proverbs 8:15Rank 14 from verse 4
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    15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

  15. Psalms 89:14Rank 15 from verse 4
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    14Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

  16. Psalms 99:4Rank 16 from verse 4
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    4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

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Proverbs 29:4

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king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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land

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Sense 1: The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region. Sense 2: To set or come on shore.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

gifts

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Sense 1: Things given or bestowed; presents. Sense 2: Endowments or abilities. Sense 3: Bribes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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29:3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

29:4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

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29:5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

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