Proverbs 29:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

He that receiveth gifts— i.e. He who rigorously exacteth tribute, or requires rich presents to be made to him. Houbigant renders the verse, The king who judgeth justly establisheth the land, he who exacteth gifts overturneth it.

Proverbs 29:4

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