Proverbs 25:5

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

1 Kings 2:33

May Joab and his children after him be held forever accountable for spilling the blood of Abner and Amasa. But may David and his children after him enjoy the Lord’s peace and rest forever. May the Lord also give his peace to David’s royal house and kingdom forever.”

1 Kings 2:45

But I will be blessed. The Lord will make David’s kingdom secure forever.”

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king gave the order to Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. Benaiah left the palace and struck down Shimei. And he died. So the kingdom was now made secure in Solomon’s hands.

Esther 7:10

So they did. And they used the pole Haman had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s anger calmed down.

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 20:28

Love and truth keep a king safe. Faithful love makes his throne secure.

Proverbs 20:8

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

Proverbs 25:6

Don’t brag in front of the king. Don’t claim a place among his great men.

Proverbs 29:14

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

Isaiah 16:5

A man from the royal house of David will sit on Judah’s throne. He will rule with faithful love. When he judges he will do what is fair. He will be quick to do what is right.

Isaiah 9:7

There will be no limit to how great his authority is. The peace he brings will never end. He will rule on David’s throne and over his kingdom. He will make the kingdom strong and secure. His rule will be based on what is fair and right. It will last forever. The Lord’s great love will make sure that happens. He rules over all.