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Proverbs 20:8 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes. "

Proverbs 20:8

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6 Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

7 A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.

8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, “I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin”?

10 Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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Here is the character of a good ruler: he is worthy to be called a king who sits on the throne, not as on a seat of honor only, to rest in comfort and keep his distance, but as on a seat of judgment, to do justice, help those who have been wronged, and punish those who do wrong. He makes the work of ruling his joy, and he values no pleasure above it. He does not put all the care and trouble on others, but looks into matters himself and, as much as possible, sees things with his own eyes (1 Kings 10:9).

Here is the good result of such rule. When a prince is present and watching, evil is often ashamed to show itself. If he oversees his work directly, those who serve under him will be held back by fear and will be less likely to act unjustly. If people in high places are good people and use their power as they should, they can do great good and stop much evil.

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"He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness."

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Proverbs 20:1

"Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise."

Proverbs 20:2

"The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life."

Proverbs 20:3

"It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling."

Proverbs 20:4

"The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing."

Proverbs 20:5

"Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out."

Proverbs 20:6

"Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?"

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