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Proverbs 25:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 25:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 25 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.”
Proverbs 25:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 25:5
Removing the wicked from the king's presence establishes his throne in righteousness. This applies the metallurgical metaphor politically: just as dross must be removed from silver, so wicked counselors must be removed from government. A king surrounded by righteous advisors will reign righteously; wicked counselors corrupt even good kings. Reformed political theology emphasizes that godly governance requires godly counselors. This principle applies to all institutions—surrounding yourself with righteous people promotes righteousness; tolerating wickedness corrupts.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 25:5
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“for the throne is established by righteousness.”
“A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.”
“He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.”
“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”
“in the tent of David”
“his throne shall be established forever.”
“So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.”
“and fell on him”
“on the throne of David”
“and on the head of his seed forever: but to David”