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Proverbs 29:14

JusticePoverty and the vulnerable

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
KJV
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
WEB
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
ASV
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
DARBY
A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
BLB
A king judging the poor with truth, his throne will be established forever.
ÅB
En konge som dømmer småfolk rettferdig, hans trone står fast for alle tider.
OTB
Når en konge dømmer de fattige med rettferdighet, vil hans regjeringstid bli fast etablert.
B1930
En konge som dømmer småfolk rettferdig, hans trone står fast for alle tider.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 16:12

    Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

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  • Isaiah 11:4

    but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.

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  • Proverbs 20:28

    Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

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  • Proverbs 29:4

    By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

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  • Psalms 72:2–4

    May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.

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  • Isaiah 9:6–7

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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  • Psalms 72:12–14

    For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.

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  • Hebrews 1:8–9

    But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

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