Proverbs 20:26

Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 20

“A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.”Proverbs 20:26

What Does Proverbs 20:26 Mean?

Proverbs 20:26 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 26 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Proverbs 20:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 101:8“I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.”Proverbs 20:8“A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.”2 Samuel 12:31“And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brick-kiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.”Psalms 72:4“He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.”2 Samuel 4:9“And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,”1 Kings 2:6“Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.”Psalms 101:5“Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.”1 Kings 2:36“And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.”Nehemiah 13:28“And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.”Proverbs 14:35“The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.”Isaiah 28:27“For the fitches are not threshed with a threshing instrument, neither is a cart wheel turned about upon the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out with a staff, and the cummin with a rod.”Romans 13:4“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”

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