Proverbs 25:5

Revised Version 1885

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

Cross References

1 Kings 2:33

So shall their blood return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but unto David, and unto his seed, and unto his house, and unto his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.

1 Kings 2:45

But king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

1 Kings 2:46

So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.

Esther 7:10

So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth preserve the king: And his throne is upholden by mercy.

Proverbs 20:8

A king that sitteth on the throne of judgement Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 25:6

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:

Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

Isaiah 16:5

And a throne shall be established in mercy, and one shall sit thereon in truth, in the tent of David; judging, and seeking judgement, and swift to do righteousness.

Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with judgement and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts shall perform this.