Proverbs 29:14

14 If a king steadfastly gives justice to the poor, his throne will be secure 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 will be wicked.

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

14 If a king steadfastly gives justice to the poor, his throne will be secure forever.

15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame on his mother.

16 When the wicked flourish, wrongdoing flourishes; but the righteous will witness their downfall.