Proverbs 29:14

A Conservative Version

The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Isaiah 11:4

but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.

Proverbs 20:28

Kindness and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by kindness.

Proverbs 28:16

The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, [but] he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.

Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Psalm 89:2

For I have said, Mercy shall be built up forever. Thy faithfulness thou will establish in the very heavens.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquility.

Jeremiah 22:16

He judged the cause of the poor and needy man, then it was well. Was not this to know me? says LORD.

Jeremiah 5:28

They have grown fat. They shine. Yea, they overflow in deeds of wickedness. They do not plead the cause, the cause of the fatherless, that they may prosper. And they do not judge the right of the needy.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good. Seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.