26 A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
Proverbs 20:26
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Proverbs 20:7–9
7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him. 8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes. 9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
Proverbs 25:4–6
4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth. 5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. 6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place o…
Psalms of Solomon 17:22–24
22 And gird him with strength, that he may shatter unrighteous rulers, And that he may purge Jerusalem from nations that trample her down to destruction. (PSS) 23 Wisely, righteously he shall thrust out sinners from the inheritance, He shall destroy the pride of the sinne… (PSS)
Proverbs 16:11–13
11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. 12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
Proverbs 14:34–35
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. 35 A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
Proverbs 29:3–5
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it. 5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Sirach 10:1–2
1 A wise judge will instruct his people. The government of a man of understanding will be well ordered. (WEB) 2 As is the judge of his people, so are his officials. As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it. (WEB)
Psalms 34:20–22
20 He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken. 21 Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned. 22 The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
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