Proverbs 20:8
What does Proverbs 20:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 20:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A king on the seat of judging puts to flight all evil with his eyes.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A king sitting on a throne of judgment, Is scattering with his eyes all evil,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The king, that sitteth on the throne of judgment, scattereth away all evil with his look.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A king sitting on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
- Psalms 72:4
He will judge the poor of the people, He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor.
- Isaiah 32:1
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.
- 1 Samuel 23:3
And David’s men said unto him, Behold, we are afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?
- Psalms 101:6
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: He that walketh in a perfect way, he shall minister unto me.
- Proverbs 20:26
A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the threshing-wheel over them.
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