Proverbs 20:26

A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 20:8, the same winnowing image describes a king discerning evil — reinforcing the wise king's role.

In 2 Samuel 4:9-12, David executes the murderers of Ish-bosheth — a king winnowing out the wicked as described.

In Psalm 101:5-8, David vows to silence the wicked and gather the faithful — the same kingly winnowing ideal.

Psalm 72:4 Parallel

Psalm 72:4 prays for the king to crush oppressors—the same royal duty of removing the wicked.

Psalm 101:8 Parallel

Psalm 101:8 describes a king purging the wicked daily—a direct parallel to the wise king's action.

Romans 13:4 Parallel

Romans 13:4 describes rulers as God's agents to punish wrongdoers—same principle as the wise king winnowing the wicked.

1 Kings 2:6 Historical context

In 1 Kings 2:6, David instructs Solomon to ensure Joab faces justice—a specific example of a wise king removing the wicked.

1 Kings 2:36 Historical context

In 1 Kings 2:36, Solomon confines Shimei to Jerusalem—another instance of a king containing the wicked.

Nehemiah 13:28 Historical context

In Nehemiah 13:28, Nehemiah drives away a priest who allied with an enemy—a leader purging the wicked.