Proverbs 20:8
A king sitting on a throne of judgment, Is scattering with his eyes all evil,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
In Context
7The righteous is walking habitually in his integrity, O the happiness of his sons after him!
9Who saith, 'I have purified my heart, I have been cleansed from my sin?'
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:4And as the light of morning he riseth, A morning sun — no clouds! By the shining, by the rain, Tender grass of the earth!
Psalms 92:9For, lo, Thine enemies, O Jehovah, For, lo, Thine enemies, do perish, Separate themselves do all workers of iniquity.
Psalms 101:6Mine eyes are on the faithful of the land, To dwell with me, Whoso is walking in a perfect way, he serveth me.
Proverbs 20:26A wise king is scattering the wicked, And turneth back on them the wheel.
Proverbs 29:14a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:8
7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. It is here observed to the honour of a good man, 1. That he does well for himself. He has a certain rule, which with an even steady hand he governs himself by: He walks in his integrity; he keeps good conscience, and he has the comfort of it, for it is his rejoicing. He is not liable to those uneasinesses, either in contriving what he shall do or reflecting on what he has done, which those are liable to that walk in deceit. 2. That he… Read the whole commentary →