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The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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American Standard Version
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Christian Standard Bible
By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a person who demands “contributions” demolishes it.
English Standard Version
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
New American Standard Bible
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ruins it.
New International Version
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
New King James Version
The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
New Living Translation
A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
World English Bible
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.