Proverbs 20:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 20:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 20:26 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 20:26 — KJV
“A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.”
— Proverbs 20:26 (KJV)
Proverbs 20:26 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:26
“Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:26: wise, king, over
“The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:26: king, wicked, over
“These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:26: wise, king, over
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:26: wise, king, over
“Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:26: king, bringeth, over
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