Proverbs 29:14

All About Life

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. ¹⁴ When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever. ¹⁵ The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.

Cause of the Poor

Proverbs 16:12

Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.

Psalm 72:2-4

May he rule your people with right decisions and your oppressed ones with justice.

Proverbs 25:5

Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:4

A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.

Isaiah 11:4

but with righteousness he will judge the needy, and decide with equity for earth's poor. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and the wicked will be killed with the breath of his lips.

Job 29:11-18

"When people heard me speak, they blessed me; when people saw me, they approved me,

Psalm 72:12-14

For he will deliver the needy when they cry out for help, and the poor when there is no deliverer.

Psalm 82:2-3

"How long will you judge partially by showing favor on the wicked? Interlude

Psalm 89:2

I will declare that your gracious love was established forever; in the heavens itself, you have established your faithfulness.

Proverbs 20:28

Gracious love and truth preserve a king; through love his throne is made secure.

Proverbs 28:16

A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to practice what is good; seek justice, alleviate oppression, defend orphans in court, and plead the widow's case.

Isaiah 9:6-7

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Jeremiah 5:28

and have grown fat and sleek. There is no limit to their evil deeds. They don't argue the case of the orphan to secure justice. They don't defend the rights of the poor.

Jeremiah 22:16

He judged the case of the poor and needy. And then it went well for him. Isn't this what it means to know me?

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."

Luke 1:32-33

He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.

Hebrews 1:8-9

But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.