Proverbs 20:8

New International Version

When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:4

he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.’

1 Kings 7:7

He built the throne hall, the Hall of Justice, where he was to judge, and he covered it with cedar from floor to ceiling.

Psalm 72:4

May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; may he crush the oppressor.

Psalm 92:9

For surely your enemies, Lord, surely your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered.

Psalm 99:4

The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right.

Proverbs 16:12

Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.

Proverbs 25:5

remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

Isaiah 32:1

See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice.

Matthew 12:30

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