Verse 14

Proverbs 29:14

Darby Translation

14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Original Language Text
hebrew
מֶ֤לֶךְ שׁוֹפֵ֣ט בֶּֽ/אֱמֶ֣ת דַּלִּ֑ים כִּ֝סְא֗/וֹ לָ/עַ֥ד יִכּֽוֹן
English Translation
A king who judges with truth, the throne of him will endure forever.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 29 Context
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy. Focus ↗
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Focus ↗
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] sub... Focus ↗
4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it. Focus ↗
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. Focus ↗
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice. Focus ↗
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. Focus ↗
8 Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger. Focus ↗
9 If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest. Focus ↗
10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul. Focus ↗
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back. Focus ↗
12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked. Focus ↗
13 The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. Focus ↗
14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame. Focus ↗
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. Focus ↗
17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul. Focus ↗
18 Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law. Focus ↗
19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer. Focus ↗
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Focus ↗
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son. Focus ↗
22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. Focus ↗
23 A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour. Focus ↗
24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not. Focus ↗
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected. Focus ↗
26 Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah. Focus ↗
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to... Focus ↗