Proverbs 29:14

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

Proverbs 29:14 in Other Translations

KJV
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
ESV
14 If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
NLT
14 If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.
MSG
14 Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.
CSB
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness- his throne will be established forever.

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

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