Proverbs 20:8

The English Standar Version

A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:4

he dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain[2] that makes grass to sprout from the earth.

1 Kings 7:7

And he made the Hall of the Throne where he was to pronounce judgment, even the Hall of Judgment. It was finished with cedar from floor to rafters.[4]

Psalm 72:4

May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor!

Psalm 92:9

For behold, your enemies, O LORD, for behold, your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered.

Psalm 99:4

The King in his might loves justice.[1] You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king winnows the wicked and drives the wheel over them.

Proverbs 25:5

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

Proverbs 29:14

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

Isaiah 32:1

Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice.

Matthew 12:30

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