Proverbs 29:14

God's Word

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

Cross References

Psalm 89:2

I said, “Your mercy will last forever. Your faithfulness stands firm in the heavens.”

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 25:5

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

Proverbs 28:16

A leader without understanding taxes ⌞his people⌟ heavily, but those who hate unjust gain will live longer.

Proverbs 29:4

By means of justice, a king builds up a country, but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good. Seek justice. Arrest oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows.”

Isaiah 11:4

He will judge the poor justly. He will make fair decisions for the humble people on earth. He will strike the earth with a rod from his mouth. He will kill the wicked with the breath from his lips.

Jeremiah 22:16

He defended the cause of the poor and needy. Everything went well for him. Isn’t this what it means to know me?” asks the Lord.

Jeremiah 5:28

They grow big and fat. Their evil deeds have no limits. They have no respect for the rights of others. They have no respect for the rights of orphans. But they still prosper. They don’t defend the rights of the poor.

Daniel 4:27

“That is why, Your Majesty, my best advice is that you stop sinning, and do what is right. Stop committing the same errors, and have pity on the poor. Maybe you can prolong your prosperity.”