Proverbs 25:5

Tree of Life Version

Remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:33

May the guilt of their blood return upon the head of Joab and upon the head of his offspring forever, but to David and his seed and his house, and his throne, may there be shalom forever from Adonai.”

1 Kings 2:45

But King Solomon shall be blessed and the throne of David established before Adonai forever.”

1 Kings 2:46

So the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck him down, so that he died. Thus the kingdom was secured in the hand of Solomon.

Esther 7:10

So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s rage subsided.

Proverbs 16:12

Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for a throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 20:28

Lovingkindness and truth preserve the king, but his throne is upheld by lovingkindness.

Proverbs 20:8

A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 25:6

Do not honor yourself in the king’s presence, and do not stand in the place of great men.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.

Isaiah 16:5

A throne will be established in mercy, and One will sit on it in truth —in the tent of David— One who seeks justice and is ready for righteousness.

Isaiah 9:7

Adonai sent a word to Jacob, and it fell upon Israel.