Proverbs 25:5

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:8

The king, that sitteth on the throne of judgment, scattereth away all evil with his look.

Proverbs 16:12

They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.

Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.

Isaiah 16:5

And a throne shall be prepared in mercy, and one shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and quickly rendering that which is just.

Isaiah 9:7

His empire shall be multiplied, and there shall be no end of peace. He shall sit upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom: to establish it and strengthen it with judgment and with justice, from henceforth and for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Proverbs 29:14

The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

1 Kings 2:46

So the king commanded Banaias the son of Joiada. And he went out and struck him, and he died.

1 Kings 2:33

And their blood shall return the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever. But to David and his seed and his house, and to his throne 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

Appear not glorious before the king, and stand not in the place of great men.