Proverbs 20:26
World English Bible (WEB)
A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.
In context
24 A man’s steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?
25 It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27 The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
Proverbs 20:26 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.
- KJV King James Version
- A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the threshing-wheel over them.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A wise king is scattering the wicked, And turneth back on them the wheel.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wise king scatterreth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.