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Proverbs 29:4-5 Proverbs 29 - Trusting in the Lord and Pursuing Righteousness

4 By justice a king gives a country stability,
but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.

5 Whoever flatters his neighbor
is spreading a net for his feet.

Cross References for Proverbs 29:4-5

Micah 7:3 - Both hands are skilled in doing evil; the ruler demands gifts, the judge accepts bribes, the po... Click to read the verse Micah 7:3 Click to read the verse Micah 7:3

Isaiah 9:7 - Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s thro... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:7

1 Samuel 13:13 - “You acted foolishly,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:13 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:13

Proverbs 15:27 - A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:27

Proverbs 8:15 - By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:15

Psalms 99:4 - The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what ... Click to read the verse Psalms 99:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 99:4

1 Kings 2:46 - Then the king gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:46 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:46

Proverbs 20:8 - When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:8

Isaiah 49:8 - Restoration of Israel This is what the Lord says: “In the time of my favor I will answer you, a... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:8

2 Samuel 8:15 - David’s Officials David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:15 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:15

Psalms 89:14 - Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Click to read the verse Psalms 89:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:14

2 Chronicles 9:8 - Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on his throne as king t... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:8 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:8

1 Kings 2:12 - So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his rule was firmly established. Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:12

2 Kings 15:18-20 - He did evil in the eyes of the Lord. During his entire reign he did not turn away from the sins... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 15:18-20 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 15:18-20

Jeremiah 22:13-17 - “Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, his upper rooms by injustice, making his ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:13-17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:13-17

Isaiah 33:6 - He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowled... Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:6

Jeremiah 22:15 - “Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:15

Proverbs 16:12 - Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:12

Proverbs 29:14 - If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:14

Daniel 11:20 - “His successor will send out a tax collector to maintain the royal splendor. In a few years, ho... Click to read the verse Daniel 11:20 Click to read the verse Daniel 11:20

Acts 24:26 - At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently... Click to read the verse Acts 24:26 Click to read the verse Acts 24:26