Proverbs 20:26

New Century Version

A wise king sorts out the evil people, and he punishes them as they deserve.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:31

He also brought out the people of the city and forced them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes. He also made them build with bricks. David did this to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his army returned to Jerusalem.

Proverbs 20:8

When a king sits on his throne to judge, he knows evil when he sees it.

Ruth 3:2

Now Boaz, whose young women you worked with, is our close relative. Tonight he will be working at the threshing floor.