Proverbs 25:5
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 25 connects to 10 cross-references. A new collection identified as 'proverbs of Solomon that the men of Hezekiah copied.' Proverbs on royal courts, enemies, and conduct include: if your enemy is hungry give him bread to eat; you will heap burning coals on his head. …
Other Translations
Take away the wickedfrombefore the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Take away the wicked before a king, And established in righteousness is his throne.
Take away evil-doers from before the king, and the seat of his power will be made strong in righteousness.
Cross References
Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but …
So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And …
So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified.
Wherein the king granted the Jews which were in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for their …
And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy …
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the …
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.