Proverbs 29:14

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.

Cross References

Psalm 89:2

For thy steadfast love was established for ever, thy faithfulness is firm as the heavens.

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 20:28

Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by righteousness.

Proverbs 25:5

take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.

Isaiah 1:17

learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; 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; and he shall smite 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. Is not this to know me? says the Lord.

Jeremiah 5:28

they have grown fat and sleek. They know no bounds in deeds of wickedness; they judge not with justice the cause of the fatherless, to make it prosper, and they do not defend the rights of the needy.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you; break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your tranquillity.”