Proverbs 25:5

New Century Version

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

Cross References

1 Kings 2:33

Joab and his family will be forever guilty for their deaths, but there will be peace from the Lord for David, his descendants, his family, and his throne forever.”

1 Kings 2:45

But the Lord will bless me and make the rule of David safe before the Lord forever.”

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king ordered Benaiah to kill Shimei, and he did. Now Solomon was in full control of his kingdom.

Esther 7:10

So they hanged Haman on the platform he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king was not so angry anymore.

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 20:28

Loyalty and truth keep a king in power; he continues to rule if he is loyal.

Proverbs 20:8

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

Proverbs 25:6

Don’t brag to the king and act as if you are great.

Proverbs 29:14

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

Isaiah 16:5

Then a new loyal king will come; this faithful king will be from the family of David. He will judge fairly and do what is right.

Isaiah 9:7

Power and peace will be in his kingdom and will continue to grow forever. He will rule as king on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom. He will make it strong by ruling with justice and goodness from now on and forever. The Lord All-Powerful will do this because of his strong love for his people.