Proverbs 20:8

New English Translation

A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:4

is like the light of morning when the sun comes up, a morning in which there are no clouds. He is like the brightness after rain that produces grass from the earth.

1 Kings 7:7

He also made a throne room, called “The Hall of Judgment,” where he made judicial decisions. It was paneled with cedar from the floor to the rafters.

Psalm 72:4

He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

Psalm 92:9

Indeed, look at your enemies, O Lord! Indeed, look at how your enemies perish! All the evildoers are scattered!

Psalm 99:4

The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.

Proverbs 16:12

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.

Proverbs 25:5

remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

Isaiah 32:1

Look, a king will promote fairness; officials will promote justice.

Matthew 12:30

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