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 · 2000The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The 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 · 1862a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Context
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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