Proverbs 25:5

American King James Version (1999)

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

Cross References

Proverbs 20:8

A king that sits in the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.

Isaiah 16:5

And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hastening righteousness.

Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from now on even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Esther 7:10

So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.

1 Kings 2:46

So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell on him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.

1 Kings 2:33

Their blood shall therefore return on the head of Joab, and on the head of his seed for ever: but on David, and on his seed, and on his house, and on his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.

1 Kings 2:45

And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

Proverbs 25:6

Put not forth yourself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: