Proverbs 20:8

Modern English Version

A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows out all evil with his eyes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:4

is like the light of the morning when the sun rises, a morning with no clouds, gleaming after the rain like grass from the land.

1 Kings 7:7

Then he made a porch for the throne, from which he would judge, and called it the Hall of Judgment. It was covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other.

Psalm 72:4

May he vindicate the afflicted of the people, save the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor.

Psalm 92:9

For behold, Your enemies, O  Lord, for behold, Your enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.

Psalm 99:4

The King in His might loves justice; You have established equity; You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.

Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king truthfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

Isaiah 32:1

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule justly.

Matthew 12:30

“He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.