Proverbs 25:5

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

1 Kings 2:33

Their blood will be upon the head of Joab and his descendants. But upon David and his descendants, upon his house and his throne, there shall be peace forever from the Lord.”

1 Kings 2:45

But King Solomon shall be blessed, and David’s throne shall be established before the Lord forever.”

1 Kings 2:46

The king then gave the order to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, who went out and struck him dead. And the royal power was established in Solomon’s hand.

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 20:28

His steadfast loyalty safeguards the king, and he upholds his throne by justice.

Proverbs 20:8

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

Proverbs 25:6

Claim no honor in the king’s presence, nor occupy the place of superiors;

Proverbs 29:14

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

Isaiah 16:5

A throne shall be set up in mercy, and on it shall sit in fidelity, in David’s tent, A judge upholding right, prompt to do justice.

Isaiah 9:7

The Lord has sent a word against Jacob, and it falls upon Israel;