Proverbs 20:8

New Century Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:4

is like the morning light at dawn, like a morning without clouds. He is like sunshine after a rain that makes the grass sprout from the ground.’

1 Kings 7:7

Solomon also built a throne room where he judged people, called the Hall of Justice. This room was covered with cedar from the floor to the ceiling.

Psalm 72:4

Help him be fair to the poor and save the needy and punish those who hurt them.

Psalm 92:9

Lord, surely your enemies, surely your enemies will be destroyed, and all who do evil will be scattered.

Psalm 99:4

The King is powerful and loves justice. Lord, you made things fair; you have done what is fair and right for the people of Jacob.

Proverbs 16:12

Kings hate those who do wrong, because governments only continue if they are fair.

Proverbs 20:26

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

Proverbs 25:5

Remove wicked people from the king’s presence; then his government will be honest and last a long time.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges poor people fairly, his government will continue forever.

Isaiah 32:1

A king will rule in a way that brings justice, and leaders will make fair decisions.

Matthew 12:30

“Whoever is not with me is against me. Whoever does not work with me is working against me.