Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

World English Bible (WEB)

The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.