Proverbs 29:4
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 29
“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”Proverbs 29:4
What Does Proverbs 29:4 Mean?
Proverbs 29:4 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 29, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 29:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 29:14“The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.”Jeremiah 22:15“Shalt 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?”2 Samuel 16:1“And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.”Proverbs 20:8“A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.”Isaiah 33:6“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.”Daniel 11:20“Then 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.”Micah 7:3“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.”1 Samuel 13:13“And 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.”2 Samuel 8:15“And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.”1 Kings 2:12“Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.”1 Kings 2:46“So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.”2 Kings 15:18“And 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.”2 Chronicles 9:8“Blessed 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.”Psalms 89:14“Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.”Psalms 99:4“The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.”Proverbs 8:15“By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.”Proverbs 15:27“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”Proverbs 16:12“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”Isaiah 9:7“Of 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.”Isaiah 49:8“Thus 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;”
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