A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
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Verse 8 is found in chapter 20 of Proverbs. Wine and strong drink are described as capable of producing mockery and conflict when they dominate a person. Sobriety is associated with prudence and self-control. A ruler who sits in judgment separates evil from good with his eyes, showing that authority requires discernment. The image of the king also introduces the responsibility of investigating before issuing judgment.
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Compare Proverbs 20:8 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Ein König, der auf seinem Stuhl sitzt, zu richten, zerstreut alles Arge mit seinen Augen.
El rey que se sienta en el trono de juicio, Con su mirar disipa todo mal.
El rey que se sienta en el trono del juicio disipa con su mirada todo mal.
Le roi assis sur le trône de la justice Dissipe tout mal par son regard.
Il re, sedendo sopra il trono del giudicio, Dissipa ogni male con gli occhi suoi
Assentando-se o rei no trono do juízo, com os seus olhos dissipa todo o mal.
王坐在審判的位上, 以眼目驅散一切邪惡。
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