Proverbs 29:4

⁴ By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

Semantically similar passages

Proverbs 16:11–13

¹¹ Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. ¹² Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness. ¹³ Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

Proverbs 25:4–6

⁴ Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth. ⁵ Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. ⁶ Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place o…

Proverbs 29:13–15

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. ¹⁴ A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever. ¹⁵ A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 28:1–3

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. ² A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. ³ A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

Sirach 10:2–4

² As is the judge of his people, so are his officials. As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it. (WEB) ³ An undisciplined king will destroy his people. A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful. (WEB) ⁴ The government of the earth is in… (WEB)