Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Cross-references

Proverbs 16:12 directly states that righteousness establishes the throne and kings abhor wickedness—identical logic.

Proverbs 29:14 links throne establishment to judging the poor faithfully—a different emphasis from removing wicked.

Proverbs 20:8 similarly describes a king scattering evil from his throne, aligning with the removal of the wicked here.

Proverbs 20:28 offers a complementary path: mercy and truth uphold the throne, unlike removing wicked here.

1 Kings 2:46 Historical context

In 1 Kings 2:46, after executing Shimei, Solomon's kingdom is established—a direct application of the proverb.

Esther 7:10 Historical context

In Esther 7:10, Haman's execution removes wickedness before the king, pacifying his wrath and securing his rule.

Psalm 101:7 Parallel

Psalm 101:7 echoes the same principle: deceitful workers cannot remain in the king's presence, protecting the throne.

Psalm 101:8 Parallel

Psalm 101:8 extends the idea: destroying the wicked from the land purifies the city, reinforcing throne establishment.

Isaiah 16:5 Parallel

Isaiah 16:5 similarly speaks of a throne established in righteousness and justice, echoing the principle of removing wickedness for a stable reign.

In 2 Samuel 3:39, David laments he is too weak to remove wicked men — contrasting Proverbs 25:5's advice that removing the wicked establishes the throne.

1 Kings 2:45 Historical context

1 Kings 2:45 shows Solomon's throne secured after removing wicked opponents — an example of Proverbs 25:5's principle in action.

Jeremiah 22:15 commends Josiah for doing right and just, echoing the link between righteousness and a secure throne in Proverbs 25:5.