New Living Translation
Proverbs 29:14
14If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.
Proverbs 29:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
- New International Version (NIV)If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
Context of Proverbs 29:14
12If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked. 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common— the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever. 15To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child. 16When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
Read all of Proverbs 29Proverbs 29:14 word by word
מֶ֤לֶךְ שׁוֹפֵ֣ט בֶּֽאֱמֶ֣ת דַּלִּ֑ים כִּ֝סְא֗וֹ לָעַ֥ד יִכּֽוֹן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 29:14
- Proverbs 29:4A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
- Proverbs 16:12A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.
- Proverbs 20:28Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love.
- Proverbs 25:5Remove the wicked from the king’s court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.
- Proverbs 28:16A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
- Job 29:11“All who heard me praised me. All who saw me spoke well of me.
- Psalms 72:2Help him judge your people in the right way; let the poor always be treated fairly.
- Psalms 82:2“How long will you hand down unjust decisions by favoring the wicked? Interlude
- Psalms 89:2Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.
- Isaiah 1:17Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows.
- Isaiah 11:4He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of his word, and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.
- Jeremiah 5:28They are fat and sleek, and there is no limit to their wicked deeds. They refuse to provide justice to orphans and deny the rights of the poor.
- Jeremiah 22:16He gave justice and help to the poor and needy, and everything went well for him. Isn’t that what it means to know me?” says the Lord.
- Daniel 4:27“‘King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.’
- Isaiah 9:6For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Luke 1:32He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.
Commentaries on Proverbs 29:14
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14Verse 14 The rich will look to themselves, but the poor and needy the prince must defend and plead for.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. (Compare Pr 20:28; 25:5). Such is the character of the King of kings (Psa 72:4, 12).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 29
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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