Proverbs 20:26
A wise king separates out the wicked by winnowing and punishes them by threshing.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
In Context
25It's a mistake to make a promise to God and then have second thoughts about it later.
27The Lord's light shines on the conscience, revealing our deepest thoughts.
Cross References
2 Samuel 4:9But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, sons of Rimmon from Beeroth, “As the Lord lives, who has saved me from all my troubles,
Psalms 101:5I will silence anyone who secretly slanders their neighbor. I won't tolerate anyone who is proud and arrogant.
Proverbs 20:8When a king sits in judgment he recognizes all that isn't right.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:26
25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. Two things, by which God is greatly affronted, men are here said to be ensnared by, and entangled not only in guilt, but in trouble and ruin at length:—1. Sacrilege, men's alienating holy things and converting them to their own use, which is here called devouring them. What is devoted in any way to the service and honour of God, for the support of religion and divine worship or the relief of the poor, ought to be… Read the whole commentary →