Proverbs 25:5

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Cross References

Proverbs 20:8

A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth 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

Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

Isaiah 16:5

And a throne shall be established in lovingkindness; and one shall sit thereon in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.

Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth 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; and he went out, and fell upon him, so that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.

1 Kings 2:33

So shall their blood return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but unto David, and unto his seed, and unto his house, and unto his throne, shall there be peace for ever from Jehovah.

1 Kings 2:45

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

Proverbs 25:6

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men: