Proverbs 29:14

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

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 When a leader listens to malicious gossip, all the workers get infected with evil.

13 The poor and their abusers have at least something in common: they can both see - their sight, God's gift!

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

15 Wise discipline imparts wisdom; spoiled adolescents embarrass their parents.

16 When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.