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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.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/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />If a king faithfully <i>and</i> truthfully judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king who judges the poor with fairness — his throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Kings who are fair to the poor will rule a long time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king who judges the poor with fairness?his throne will be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A king that is judging the poor with truth, "" His throne is established forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The king judging the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If a king is honestly for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />If a king judges the poor with equity, his throne will be established forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The king who faithfully judges the people, his throne shall be established for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The throne of the King that judges in truth will be established in justice.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/29-14.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=6023" 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/29.htm">The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">A king</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: šō·w·p̄êṭ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To judge, govern. ">who judges</a> <a href="/hebrew/1800.htm" title="1800: dal·lîm (Adj-mpc) -- Dangling, weak, thin. From dalal; properly, dangling, i.e. weak or thin.">the poor</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: be·’ĕ·meṯ (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">with fairness—</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.">his throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: yik·kō·wn (V-Nifal-Imperf-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 forever.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm" title="5703: lā·‘aḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Perpetuity. From adah; properly, a terminus, i.e. duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity."></a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.…<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/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/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a></span><br />Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ...<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="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</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. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm">2 Chronicles 9:8</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Psalm 82:3-4</a></span><br />Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.<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="/proverbs/20-28.htm">Proverbs 20:28</a></span><br />Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Proverbs 16:12</a></span><br />Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Romans 13:3-4</a></span><br />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. / For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.<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/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18-21</a></span><br />“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. / He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Luke 22:25-26</a></span><br />So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5-6</a></span><br />Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? / But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.</p><p class="hdg">king</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Proverbs 29:4</a></b></br> The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.</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="hdg">his throne</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6,7</a></b></br> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32,33</a></b></br> He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8,9</a></b></br> But unto the Son <i>he saith</i>, Thy throne, O God, <i>is</i> for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness <i>is</i> the sceptre of thy kingdom… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Always</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm">Established</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-16.htm">Fairly</a> <a href="/colossians/4-1.htm">Fairness</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Faithfully</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-24.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-15.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-16.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Power</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-5.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-5.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">True.</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-8.htm">Always</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-21.htm">Equity</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-4.htm">Established</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-9.htm">Fairly</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Fairness</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-3.htm">Faithfully</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-4.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-9.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-16.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-5.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-9.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-23.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-9.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-14.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">True.</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-10.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">observations of public government</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">and of private</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice and corruption</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'; 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In ancient Israel, kings were expected to uphold God's laws, which included caring for the marginalized and ensuring justice for the poor (<a href="/deuteronomy/16-18.htm">Deuteronomy 16:18-20</a>). The biblical context highlights that God is deeply concerned with justice, as seen in the laws given to Moses and the prophetic calls for justice (<a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a>, <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). The king's role as a judge reflects God's own character as a just ruler (<a href="/psalms/9-7.htm">Psalm 9:7-8</a>). This phrase also connects to the wisdom literature's broader theme of justice and righteousness as foundational to a stable society (<a href="/proverbs/21-3.htm">Proverbs 21:3</a>).<p><b>his throne will be established forever.</b><br>This part of the verse suggests a divine promise of stability and longevity for a ruler who governs justly. Historically, the Davidic covenant promised that David's throne would be established forever (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>), which is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the eternal King (<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>). The idea of an everlasting throne is also a common theme in the Psalms, where God's eternal reign is celebrated (<a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6</a>, <a href="/psalms/89-4.htm">Psalm 89:4</a>). In a broader biblical context, this phrase points to the eschatological hope of a kingdom characterized by justice and peace, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> and fulfilled in the New Testament through Christ's reign.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king.htm">King</a></b><br>Represents a ruler or leader who holds authority and responsibility over a group of people. In the context of this proverb, the king is a figure of justice and governance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a></b><br>Refers to individuals who are economically disadvantaged or marginalized in society. They are often vulnerable and in need of protection and fair treatment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/throne.htm">Throne</a></b><br>Symbolizes the seat of power and authority. In biblical terms, a throne represents the stability and longevity of a ruler's reign.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a></b><br>The act of making decisions or forming opinions, especially in a legal or moral context. In this verse, it refers to the king's responsibility to administer justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/fairness.htm">Fairness</a></b><br>The quality of making judgments that are free from discrimination or dishonesty. It is a key attribute of righteous leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_leadership.htm">Righteous Leadership</a></b><br>A leader's authority is strengthened and legitimized when they judge with fairness, especially towards the marginalized. This principle applies to all forms of leadership, not just kingship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_for_the_vulnerable.htm">Justice for the Vulnerable</a></b><br>God values justice for the poor and expects leaders to protect and advocate for them. This reflects God's own character and His concern for the oppressed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/longevity_of_righteous_rule.htm">Longevity of Righteous Rule</a></b><br>A leader who governs with fairness and justice is promised stability and longevity. This principle can be applied to personal integrity and ethical leadership in various spheres of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_character.htm">Reflecting God's Character</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to reflect God's justice and fairness in our interactions with others, ensuring that we do not show partiality or favoritism.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>The promise of an established throne points to the eternal kingdom of Christ, where perfect justice and righteousness will reign. This encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing God's values.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/judges_19__how_to_reconcile_with_divine_justice.htm">Judges 19--How do we reconcile this brutal event with the portrayal of divine justice and compassion found in other parts of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_address_contradictions_in_prophecies.htm">Jeremiah 29:15-19 speaks against false prophets--how do we address apparent contradictions with other biblical prophecies that some view as unfulfilled or inconsistent?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">His throne shall be established for ever.</span>--Comp. the promise made to Judah (<a href="/context/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 22:3-4</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The king that faithfully judgeth the poor</span> (comp. <a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Proverbs 16:12</a>; <a href="/proverbs/20-28.htm">Proverbs 20:28</a>; <a href="/proverbs/25-5.htm">Proverbs 25:5</a>). Inflexible fidelity to duty is intended - that perfect impartiality, which dispenses justice alike to rich and poor, uninfluenced By personal or social considerations. His throne shall be established forever. Being founded on righteousness, it shall pass on to his descendants for many generations (comp. <a href="/jeremiah/22-3.htm">Jeremiah 22:3</a>, etc.). The LXX., pointing differently, have, "His throne shall be established for a testimony" (<span class="accented">lahed</span>, instead of <span class="accented">lahad</span>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/29-14.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">A king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֤לֶךְ</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">who judges</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוֹפֵ֣ט</span> <span class="translit">(šō·w·p̄êṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the poor</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּלִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(dal·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1800.htm">Strong's 1800: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dangling, weak, thin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with fairness—</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּֽאֱמֶ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(be·’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his throne</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֝סְא֗וֹ</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 forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִכּֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yik·kō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 29:14 The king who fairly judges the poor (Prov. 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