Proverbs 29:14

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A king who judges the poor with fairness – his throne will be established for ever.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:12

Wicked behaviour is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.

Isaiah 11:4

but he will judge the poor righteously and execute justice for the oppressed of the land. He will strike the land with a sceptre  from his mouth, and he will kill the wicked with a command  from his lips.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a person who demands ‘contributions’ demolishes it.

Proverbs 20:28

Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king; through loyalty he maintains his throne.

Proverbs 28:16

A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right,  and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy.  Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’

Jeremiah 22:16

He took up the case of the poor and needy; then it went well. Is this not what it means to know me? This is the  Lord’s declaration.

Jeremiah 5:28

They have become fat  and sleek. They have also excelled in evil matters. They have not taken up cases, such as the case of the fatherless, so they might prosper, and they have not defended the rights of the needy.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do what is good. Pursue justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.