Proverbs 25:5

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

American King James Version (AKJV)

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Take away evil-doers from before the king, and the seat of his power will be made strong in righteousness.

Webster's Revision

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

World English Bible

Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

English Revised Version (ERV)

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

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Barnes's Proverbs 25:5 Bible Commentary

The interpretation of the proverb of Proverbs 25:4. The king himself, like the Lord whom he represents, is to sit as "a refiner of silver" Malachi 3:3.