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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />remove wicked officials from the king&#8217s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Remove the wicked from the king’s court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Take away the wicked <i>from</i> before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Take away the wicked <i>from</i> before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remove the wicked from the king&#8217s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Evil people must be removed before anyone can rule with justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king, and justice will make his throne secure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Keep evil advisers away from the king and his government will be known for its justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Take away the wicked before a king, "" And his throne is established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Take away the wicked before a king, And established in righteousness is his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Take ye away the unjust one from before the king, and his throne shall be prepared in justice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Take away impiety from the face of the king, and his throne shall be made firm by justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Remove the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne is made firm through justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let wicked men be driven from the presence of the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Evil ones will be scattered from before the King and he will establish his throne in righteousness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Slay the ungodly from before the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/25-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5099" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">More Proverbs of Solomon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1898.htm" title="1898: hā·ḡōw (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To remove. A primitive root; to remove.">Remove</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rā·šā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">from the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">presence,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·’ōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">and his throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: wə·yik·kō·wn (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">will be established</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: baṣ·ṣe·ḏeq (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">in righteousness.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6-8</a></span><br />My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me. / No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence. / Every morning I will remove all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Isaiah 1:25-26</a></span><br />I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. / I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a></span><br />When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a></span><br />And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3-4</a></span><br />The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, / is like the light of the morning at sunrise of a cloudless dawn, the glistening after the rain on the sprouting grass of the earth.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">Psalm 72:1-2</a></span><br />Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. / May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Isaiah 32:1</a></span><br />Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-4</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-13.htm">Matthew 5:13-16</a></span><br />You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. / You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Matthew 13:41-43</a></span><br />The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. / Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.</p><p class="hdg">away</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-8.htm">Proverbs 20:8</a></b></br> A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-33.htm">1 Kings 2:33,46</a></b></br> Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Esther 7:10</a></b></br> So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.</p><p class="hdg">his</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Proverbs 16:12</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-28.htm">Proverbs 20:28</a></b></br> Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14</a></b></br> The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/24-3.htm">Established</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-19.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">King's</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-10.htm">Power</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-16.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-4.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-5.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-28.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm">Established</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-26.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-6.htm">King's</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-7.htm">Power</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-6.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-22.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-16.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-14.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-26.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">observations about kings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">and about avoiding causes of quarrels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Remove the wicked from the king’s presence</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of maintaining a righteous and just environment around leadership. In ancient Israel, the king's court was a place where decisions affecting the entire nation were made. The presence of wicked individuals could lead to corruption and injustice. This principle is echoed in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a>, which warns that "bad company corrupts good character." The removal of wicked influences is crucial for maintaining integrity and justice in governance. Historically, kings like David and Solomon were advised to surround themselves with wise and godly counselors (<a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a>, <a href="/1_kings/12-6.htm">1 Kings 12:6-8</a>). This reflects the broader biblical theme of separating oneself from evil influences to pursue righteousness.<p><b>and his throne will be established in righteousness</b><br>The establishment of a throne in righteousness signifies a stable and enduring reign. Biblically, righteousness is often associated with justice, fairness, and adherence to God's laws. <a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Proverbs 16:12</a> states, "It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established by righteousness." This connection between righteousness and stability is a recurring theme in the wisdom literature. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, whose eternal throne is established in perfect righteousness (<a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8</a>). The Davidic covenant in <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a> promises an everlasting kingdom, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the righteous King. In a historical context, the success and longevity of a king's reign were often attributed to their adherence to divine principles, as seen in the reigns of kings like Hezekiah and Josiah, who sought to restore righteousness in Israel (<a href="/2_kings/18-3.htm">2 Kings 18:3-7</a>, <a href="/2_kings/22-2.htm">2 Kings 22:2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king.htm">King</a></b><br>Represents leadership or authority, often seen as a ruler who governs with wisdom and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/wicked.htm">Wicked</a></b><br>Refers to those who act in opposition to God's laws and principles, often causing harm or injustice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/throne.htm">Throne</a></b><br>Symbolizes the seat of power and authority, where decisions are made and justice is administered.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness.htm">Righteousness</a></b><br>The quality of being morally right or justifiable, often associated with living in accordance with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteous_leadership.htm">The Importance of Righteous Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders must prioritize righteousness to ensure their authority is just and stable. This involves making difficult decisions to remove those who are wicked or corrupt.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_corrupt_influences.htm">Guarding Against Corrupt Influences</a></b><br>Just as a king must remove wicked advisors, Christians are called to be vigilant about the influences in their lives, ensuring they align with God's principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/establishing_a_foundation_of_justice.htm">Establishing a Foundation of Justice</a></b><br>Righteousness is the foundation of a stable and just society. Believers are encouraged to advocate for justice in their communities and personal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection_on_influence.htm">Personal Reflection on Influence</a></b><br>Consider who or what influences your decisions and actions. Are these influences leading you towards righteousness or away from it?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a></b><br>Encourage accountability within the church and personal relationships to help identify and remove wicked influences that may hinder spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_kings_25_27-30_align_with_jeremiah_22_30.htm">In 2 Kings 25:27-30, Jehoiachin is freed and honored in Babylon--how does this align with Jeremiah 22:30's prophecy that his line would no longer prosper on David's throne?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_rulers_act_against_romans_13_3.htm">If Romans 13:3 claims rulers promote good and punish bad, why have some historical governments done the opposite without facing apparent divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_jeremiah_22_5's_judgment.htm">In Jeremiah 22:5, how can one verify historically or archaeologically that God's promised judgment on the house of David came to pass exactly as stated?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/israel_and_judah's_kings.htm">Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">His throne shall be established in righteousness--</span>whereas violence and wrong pull it down. (<a href="/jeremiah/21-12.htm" title="O house of David, thus said the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.">Jeremiah 21:12</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/22-3.htm" title="Thus said the LORD; Execute you judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.">Jeremiah 22:3</a>, <span class= "ital">sqq.</span>; <a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm" title="Thus speaks the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and show mercy and compassions every man to his brother:">Zechariah 7:9</a>, <span class= "ital">sqq.</span>)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Take away the wicked from before the king.</span> Let the wicked be removed from the presence of the king, as dross is separated from the pure silver (see the same metaphor, <a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Isaiah 1:25</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/6-29.htm">Jeremiah 6:29</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">And his throne shall be established in righteousness</span> (<a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Proverbs 16:12</a>: 29:14). The king detects the evil and punishes them; and this confirms his rule and secures the continuance of his dynasty. Thus righteousness triumphs, and wickedness is properly dealt with. Septuagint, "Slay the ungodly from the face of the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/25-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Remove</span><br /><span class="heb">הָג֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḡōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1898.htm">Strong's 1898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To remove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֭שָׁע</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the king’s</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֑לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">presence,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his throne</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּסְאֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(kis·’ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seat of honor, throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be established</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִכּ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yik·kō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in righteousness.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּצֶּ֣דֶק</span> <span class="translit">(baṣ·ṣe·ḏeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/25-5.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:5 Take away the wicked from the king's (Prov. 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