Proverbs 29:14

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 89:2

For I have said, “Mercy will be built up forever; Your faithfulness will be established in the heavens.”

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is sustained by love.

Proverbs 25:5

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

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will prolong his days.

Proverbs 29:4

The king by justice establishes the land, but a man of bribes overthrows it.

Isaiah 1:17

learn to do good; seek justice, relieve the oppressed; judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

Isaiah 11:4

but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and reprove with fairness for the meek of the earth. He shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.

Jeremiah 22:16

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him. Is not this what it means to know Me? says the Lord.

Jeremiah 5:28

They are fat, they are sleek. Indeed, they excel in deeds of wickedness. They do not judge the cause of the fatherless, so that they may prosper; and the right of the needy they do not defend.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a lengthening of your prosperity.”