Proverbs 29:4-6
American Standard Version
4 The king by justice establisheth the land;
But [a]he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor
Spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;
But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or, he that imposeth tribute. Hebrew a man of offerings.
Proverbs 29:4-6
New International Version
4 By justice a king gives a country stability,(A)
but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.(B)
6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(C)
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
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