Proverbs 20:8

New International Reader's Version

A king sits on his throne to judge. He gets rid of all evil when he sees it.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:4

Then he will be like the light of morning at sunrise when there aren’t any clouds. He will be like the bright sun after rain that makes grass grow on the earth.’

1 Kings 7:7

Solomon built the throne hall. It was called the Hall of Justice. That’s where he would serve as judge. He covered the hall with cedar boards from floor to ceiling.

Psalm 72:4

May the king stand up for those who are hurting. May he save the children of those who are in need. May he crush those who treat others badly.

Psalm 92:9

Lord, your enemies will certainly die. All those who do evil will be scattered.

Psalm 99:4

The King is mighty and loves justice. He has set up the rules for fairness. He has done what is right and fair for the people of Jacob.

Proverbs 16:12

A king hates it when his people do what is wrong. A ruler is made secure when they do what is right.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king gets rid of evil people. He runs the threshing wheel over them.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove ungodly officials from where the king is. Then the king can make his throne secure because of the godliness around him.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges poor people fairly, his throne will always be secure.

Isaiah 32:1

A king will come who will do what is right. His officials will govern fairly.

Matthew 12:30

“Anyone who is not with me is against me. Anyone who does not gather sheep with me scatters them.