Proverbs 29:4
“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The king by judgment establisheth the land,.... By executing, judgment and justice among his subjects, he establishes…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Here is, 1. The happiness of a people under a good government. The care and business of a prince should be to establish…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
receiveth The R.V., exacteth, is scarcely an improvement, for it is enough to "overthrow the land" that the king be open…
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