Proverbs 25:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 25:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 25:5 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 25:5 — KJV
“Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.”
— Proverbs 25:5 (KJV)
Proverbs 25:5 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 25:5
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”
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“And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.”
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“And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.”
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“But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and the king sent a man from before him: but ere the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a murderer hath sent to take away mine head? look, when the messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the door: is not the sound of his master's feet behind him?”
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“Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!”
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