Proverbs 25:5

God's Word

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

Cross References

1 Kings 2:33

The responsibility for their blood will fall on Joab and his descendants forever. But may David, his descendants, family, and throne always receive peace from the Lord.”

1 Kings 2:45

But King Solomon is blessed, and David’s dynasty will always be firmly established by the Lord.”

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king gave orders to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada. He went to attack and kill Shimei. Solomon’s power as king was now firmly established.

Esther 7:10

So servants hung Haman’s ⌞dead body⌟ on the very pole he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king got over his raging anger.

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth protect a king, and with mercy he maintains his throne.

Proverbs 20:8

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

Proverbs 25:6

Do not brag about yourself in front of a king or stand in the spot that belongs to notable people,

Proverbs 29:14

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

Isaiah 16:5

Then the Lord will set up a trusted king. He will rule faithfully. He is from the tent of David. He judges and searches for justice. He is quick to do what is right.

Isaiah 9:7

His government and peace will have unlimited growth. He will establish David’s throne and kingdom. He will uphold it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The Lord of Armies is determined to do this!