Proverbs 25:5
World English Bible (WEB)
Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
In context
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.
5 Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
7 for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,” than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:5 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
- KJV King James Version
- Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Take away the wicked before a king, And established in righteousness is his throne.
- DBY Darby Translation
- take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.