Parallel Verses
Amplified
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
New American Standard Bible
His
King James Version
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Holman Bible
his throne will be established forever.
International Standard Version
When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.
A Conservative Version
The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
American Standard Version
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
Bible in Basic English
The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
Darby Translation
A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Julia Smith Translation
The king judging the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
King James 2000
The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A king who judges with truthfulness [to] the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Modern King James verseion
A king who truly judges the weak, his throne shall be established forever.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The seat of the king that faithfully judgeth the poor, shall continue sure for ever more.
NET Bible
If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
New Heart English Bible
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The Emphasized Bible
When a king judgeth faithfully the poor, his throne, to futurity, shall be established.
Webster
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
World English Bible
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Youngs Literal Translation
a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.
Themes
Commerce » Evil practices connected with
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » The king that faithfully judges the poor
Justice » To be done » To the poor
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
13
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 16:12
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
Psalm 72:2-4
May he judge Your people with righteousness,
And Your afflicted with justice.
Proverbs 25:5
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:4
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Isaiah 11:4
But with righteousness and justice He will judge the poor,
And decide with fairness for the downtrodden of the earth;
And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
Job 29:11-18
“For when an ear heard [my name mentioned], it called me happy and fortunate;
And when an eye saw [me], it testified for me [approvingly],
Psalm 72:12-14
For he will rescue the needy when he cries for help,
The afflicted and abused also, and him who has no helper.
Psalm 82:2-3
How long will you judge unjustly
And show partiality to the wicked? Selah.
Psalm 89:2
For I have said, “Goodness and lovingkindness will be built up forever;
In the heavens [unchangeable and majestic] You will establish Your faithfulness.”
Proverbs 20:28
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
Proverbs 28:16
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],
But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.
Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do good.
Seek justice,
Rebuke the ruthless,
Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the [rights of the] widow [in court].
Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Jeremiah 5:28
‘They are fat and they are sleek (prosperous),
They
They do not plead the cause,
The cause of the orphan, so that they [the wicked] may prosper,
And they do not defend the rights of the poor.
Jeremiah 22:16
“He defended the cause of the afflicted and needy;
Then all was well.
Is that not what it means to know Me?”
Says the Lord.
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, let my advice to you be [considered and found] acceptable; break away now from your sins and exhibit your repentance by doing what is right, and from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor, so that [if you repent] there may possibly be a continuance of your prosperity and tranquility and a healing of your error.’
Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and eminent and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;
Hebrews 1:8-9
But about the Son [the Father says to Him],
And the