箴言 29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Context
This verse from 箴言 Chapter 29 connects to 10 cross-references. 知恵と愚かさの比較。知恵は愚かさにまさるが、知者も愚者も同じ死を迎える。これもまた空である。
他の翻訳
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
相互参照
And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy God, …
And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
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And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels …
Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for …
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.