8The king, that sitteth on the throne of judgment, scattereth away all evil with his look.


In Context

5 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water: but a wise man will draw it out.

6 Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?

7 The just that walketh in his simplicity, shall leave behind him blessed children.

8 The king, that sitteth on the throne of judgment, scattereth away all evil with his look.

9 Who can say: My heart is clean, I am pure from sin?

10 Diverse weights and diverse measures, both are abominable before God.

Proverbs 20:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

20:8A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

20:8When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

20:8A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:8A king sitting on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

20:8A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:8A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:8A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

20:8A king sitting on a throne of judgment, Is scattering with his eyes all evil,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

20:8A king that sits in the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.