Proverbs 29:4 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 29:4

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2 When the righteous¹ are in authority, the ^apeople rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, ^bthe people groan.

3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

5 A man who ^aflatters his neighbor
Spreads a net for his feet.

6 By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.

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Cross-references and similar verses for Proverbs 29:4:

king.
1 Samuel 13:13
2 Samuel 8:15
1 Kings 2:12
Psalms 89:14
Psalms 99:4
Proverbs 16:12
Proverbs 20:8
Proverbs 29:14
Isaiah 9:7
Isaiah 49:8

he that receiveth gifts. Heb. a man of oblations.
2 Kings 15:18
Jeremiah 22:13
Daniel 11:20
Micah 7:3

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