Proverbs 25:5
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 25
“Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.”Proverbs 25:5
What Does Proverbs 25:5 Mean?
Proverbs 25:5 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 25, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 25:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 16:12“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”1 Kings 2:45“And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.”Psalms 101:7“He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.”Proverbs 20:8“A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.”Jeremiah 22:15“Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?”Proverbs 20:28“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”Isaiah 16:5“And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.”2 Samuel 3:39“And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.”1 Samuel 24:1“And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.”1 Kings 2:33“Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.”1 Kings 2:46“So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.”Esther 7:10“So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified.”Proverbs 14:35“The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.”Proverbs 29:14“The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.”Isaiah 9:7“Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.”Esther 8:11“Wherein the king granted the Jews which were in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all the power of the people and province that would assault them, both little ones and women, and to take the spoil of them for a prey,”
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