Proverbs 29:14

New King James Version

The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

Cross References

Psalm 89:2

For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up forever; Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.”

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.

Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

Proverbs 29:4

The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow.

Isaiah 11:4

But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, And decide with equity for the meek of the earth; He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.

Jeremiah 22:16

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; Then it was well. Was not this knowing Me?” says the Lord.

Jeremiah 5:28

They have grown fat, they are sleek; Yes, they surpass the deeds of the wicked; They do not plead the cause, The cause of the fatherless; Yet they prosper, And the right of the needy they do not defend.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable to you; break off your sins by being righteous, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your prosperity.”