Proverbs 20:8

The Passion Translation

A righteous king sits on his judgment seat. He scatters evil away from his kingdom by his wise discernment.

Cross References

Psalm 72:4

May the poor and humble have an advocate with the king. May he consider the children of the poor and crush the cruel oppressor.

Psalm 92:9

while your opponents, the workers of wickedness, will all perish, forever separated from you.

Psalm 99:4

A lover of justice is our mighty King; he is right in all his ways. He insists on being fair to all, promoting true justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 16:12

Kings and leaders despise wrongdoing, for the true authority to rule and reign is built on a foundation of righteousness.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king is able to discern corruption and remove wickedness from his kingdom.

Proverbs 25:5

And if you purge corruption from the kingdom, a king’s reign will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14

The best insurance for a leader’s longevity is to demonstrate justice for the poor.

Isaiah 32:1

Look—a new era begins! A king will reign with righteousness, and his princes according to justice!

Matthew 12:30

“So join with me, for if you’re not on my side you are against me. And if you refuse to help me gather the spoils, you are making things worse.