Proverbs 20:8

New American Bible - revised edition

A king seated on the throne of judgment dispels all evil with his glance.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:4

Is like the light at sunrise on a cloudless morning, making the land’s vegetation glisten after rain.”

1 Kings 7:7

He also made the Porch of the Throne where he gave judgment—that is, the Porch of Judgment; it was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling beams.

Psalm 72:4

That he may defend the oppressed among the people, save the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

Psalm 92:9

but you, Lord, are forever on high.

Psalm 99:4

O mighty king, lover of justice, you have established fairness; you have created just rule in Jacob.

Proverbs 16:12

Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for by justice the throne endures.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king winnows the wicked, and threshes them under the cartwheel.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne is made firm through justice.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king is honestly for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.

Isaiah 32:1

See, a king will reign justly and princes will rule rightly.

Matthew 12:30

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.