Proverbs 20:8

God's Word

A king who sits on his throne to judge sifts out every evil with his eyes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:4

He is like the morning light as the sun rises, like a morning without clouds, like the brightness after a rainstorm. The rain makes the grass grow from the earth.’

1 Kings 7:7

He made the Hall of Justice, where he sat on his throne and served as judge. The hall was covered with cedar from floor to ceiling.

Psalm 72:4

May he grant justice to the people who are oppressed. May he save the children of needy people and crush their oppressor.

Psalm 92:9

Now look at your enemies, O Lord. Now look at your enemies. They disappear, and all troublemakers are scattered.

Psalm 99:4

The king’s strength is that he loves justice. You have established fairness. You have done what is fair and right for Jacob.

Proverbs 16:12

Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king scatters the wicked and then runs them over.

Proverbs 25:5

Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king, and justice will make his throne secure.

Proverbs 29:14

When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.

Isaiah 32:1

A king will rule with fairness, and officials will rule with justice.

Matthew 12:30

“Whoever isn’t with me is against me. Whoever doesn’t gather with me scatters.