Proverbs 29:14
New International Version
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

New Living Translation
If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.

English Standard Version
If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

Berean Standard Bible
A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

King James Bible
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

New King James Version
The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

New American Standard Bible
If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

NASB 1995
If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

NASB 1977
If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

Amplified Bible
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.

Christian Standard Bible
A king who judges the poor with fairness — his throne will be established forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.

American Standard Version
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

Contemporary English Version
Kings who are fair to the poor will rule a long time.

English Revised Version
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.

Good News Translation
If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.

International Standard Version
When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.

Majority Standard Bible
A king who judges the poor with fairness?his throne will be established forever.

NET Bible
If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

New Heart English Bible
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

World English Bible
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A king that is judging the poor with truth, "" His throne is established forever.

Young's Literal Translation
a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.

Smith's Literal Translation
The king judging the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.

New American Bible
If a king is honestly for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.

New Revised Standard Version
If a king judges the poor with equity, his throne will be established forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The king who faithfully judges the people, his throne shall be established for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The throne of the King that judges in truth will be established in justice.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. 14A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever. 15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.…

Cross References
Psalm 72:1-2
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.

Isaiah 11:1-5
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, ...

2 Samuel 23:3-4
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.’

Jeremiah 23:5-6
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.

1 Kings 10:9
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.”

2 Chronicles 9:8
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.”

Psalm 82:3-4
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.

Isaiah 32:1
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.

Proverbs 20:28
Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

Proverbs 16:12
Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Romans 13:3-4
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.

1 Peter 2:13-14
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.

Matthew 12:18-21
“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. ...

Luke 22:25-26
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.

James 2:5-6
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?


Treasury of Scripture

The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

king

Proverbs 29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 20:28
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

his throne

Isaiah 9:6,7
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…

Luke 1:32,33
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: …

Hebrews 1:8,9
But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom…

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Proverbs 29
1. observations of public government
15. and of private
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A king who judges the poor with fairness—
This phrase emphasizes the importance of justice and righteousness in leadership. In ancient Israel, kings were expected to uphold God's laws, which included caring for the marginalized and ensuring justice for the poor (Deuteronomy 16:18-20). 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 (Isaiah 1:17, Micah 6:8). The king's role as a judge reflects God's own character as a just ruler (Psalm 9:7-8). This phrase also connects to the wisdom literature's broader theme of justice and righteousness as foundational to a stable society (Proverbs 21:3).

his throne will be established forever.
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 (2 Samuel 7:16), which is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the eternal King (Luke 1:32-33). The idea of an everlasting throne is also a common theme in the Psalms, where God's eternal reign is celebrated (Psalm 45:6, Psalm 89:4). In a broader biblical context, this phrase points to the eschatological hope of a kingdom characterized by justice and peace, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:7 and fulfilled in the New Testament through Christ's reign.

Persons / Places / Events
1. King
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.

2. The Poor
Refers to individuals who are economically disadvantaged or marginalized in society. They are often vulnerable and in need of protection and fair treatment.

3. Throne
Symbolizes the seat of power and authority. In biblical terms, a throne represents the stability and longevity of a ruler's reign.

4. Judgment
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.

5. Fairness
The quality of making judgments that are free from discrimination or dishonesty. It is a key attribute of righteous leadership.
Teaching Points
Righteous Leadership
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.

Justice for the Vulnerable
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.

Longevity of Righteous Rule
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.

Reflecting God's Character
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.

Eternal Perspective
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.(14) His throne shall be established for ever.--Comp. the promise made to Judah (Jeremiah 22:3-4).

Verse 14. - The king that faithfully judgeth the poor (comp. Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 25:5). 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. Jeremiah 22:3, etc.). The LXX., pointing differently, have, "His throne shall be established for a testimony" (lahed, instead of lahad).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A king
מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

who judges
שׁוֹפֵ֣ט (šō·w·p̄êṭ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

the poor
דַּלִּ֑ים (dal·lîm)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin

with fairness—
בֶּֽאֱמֶ֣ת (be·’ĕ·meṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness

his throne
כִּ֝סְא֗וֹ (kis·’ōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne

will be established forever.
יִכּֽוֹן׃ (yik·kō·wn)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect


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