Proverbs 29:14

What does Proverbs 29:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Context

v.13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

v.14This passage

v.15The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 72:12

    For he will deliver the needy when he crieth, And the poor, that hath no helper.

  • Proverbs 20:28

    Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

  • Isaiah 1:17

    learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

  • Proverbs 16:12

    It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

  • Luke 1:32

    He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

  • Proverbs 28:16

    The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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