Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 20:8
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Berean Standard Bible
A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
King James Version
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
World English Bible
A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
American Standard Version
A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 20
6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.
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