King James Version
Proverbs 29:4 in the King James Version says “The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. he: Heb. a man of oblations” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. he: Heb. a man of oblations”
Proverbs 29:4 · KJV
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. in: or, increased
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. he: Heb. a man of oblations
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“by judgment”
H4941properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
“establisheth”
H5975to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
“but he”
H376a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
“that receiveth gifts”
H8641a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
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