Proverbs 20:8

A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:8

BSB
A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
AKJV
A king that sits in the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
CPDV
The king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters all evil with his gaze.
ERV
A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
NHEB
A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
SMT
The king shall sit upon the throne of judgment scattering with his eyes all evil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 20:8

AkingH4428Noun MasculinethatsittethinH3427VerbthethroneH3678Noun MasculineofjudgmentH1779Noun MasculinescatterethawayH2219VerballevilH7451withhiseyesH5869Noun

Commentary for Proverbs 20:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:8
Summary
Just authority eliminates wrongdoing through vigilance.
Place
Throne room
Event
King dispels wickedness via perception
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom