Proverbs 29:14

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 29:14 in Other Translations

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

14 If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

14 If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.

14 Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.

14 A king who judges the poor with fairness- his throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 29:14 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor
That truly executes justice and judgment among all his subjects, particularly the poor, who are too often neglected, because they cannot afford persons to plead their cause: such a king was Solomon; and especially the Messiah, of whom he was a type, ( Psalms 72:1 Psalms 72:2 Psalms 72:4 Psalms 72:12 Psalms 72:13 ) ; his throne shall be established for ever;
be secure to him as long as he lives, and to his posterity after; justice to all men, and mercy to the poor, are the support of a prince's throne; see ( Proverbs 20:28 ) ( 25:5 ) .

Proverbs 29:14 In-Context

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

Cross References

• 1. S ver 4; Psalms 72:1-5; S Proverbs 16:12