Proverbs 25:5

New International Version

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

Cross References

1 Kings 2:33

May the guilt of their blood rest on the head of Joab and his descendants forever. But on David and his descendants, his house and his throne, may there be the Lord’s peace forever.”

1 Kings 2:45

But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain secure before the Lord forever.”

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down and he died. The kingdom was now established in Solomon’s hands.

Esther 7:10

So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai. Then the king’s fury subsided.

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 20:28

Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.

Proverbs 20:8

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

Proverbs 25:6

Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;

Proverbs 29:14

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

Isaiah 16:5

In love a throne will be established; in faithfulness a man will sit on it— one from the house of David— one who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness.

Isaiah 9:7

Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.