Proverbs 25:5

New English Translation

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

Cross References

1 Kings 2:33

May Joab and his descendants be perpetually guilty of their shed blood, but may the Lord give perpetual peace to David, his descendants, his family, and his dynasty.”

1 Kings 2:45

But King Solomon will be empowered and David’s dynasty will endure permanently before the Lord.”

1 Kings 2:46

The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.

Esther 7:10

So they hanged Haman on the very gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. The king’s rage then abated.

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 20:28

Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

Proverbs 20:8

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

Proverbs 25:6

Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

Proverbs 29:14

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

Isaiah 16:5

Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David’s family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.

Isaiah 9:7

His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The Lord’s intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.