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Proverbs 29:14

JusticePoverty and the vulnerable

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

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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

    It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

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  • Isaiah 11:4

    But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

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  • Proverbs 20:28

    Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

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  • Proverbs 29:4

    The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

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  • Psalms 72:2–4

    He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.

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  • Isaiah 9:6–7

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

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  • Psalms 72:12–14

    For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.

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  • Hebrews 1:8–9

    But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

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