The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
King James Version (KJV) - Proverbs 29:4 >The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Proverbs 29:4 >By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.