Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 29:4 similarly ties a king's justice to establishing the land—reinforcing that justice for the poor secures the throne.

Proverbs 16:12 states a throne is established on righteousness—directly echoing that judging the poor fairly establishes the throne forever.

Proverbs 20:28 says loyalty and truth uphold the throne—expanding the theme that righteousness (including justice for the poor) preserves kingship.

Proverbs 25:5 says removing the wicked establishes the throne in righteousness—another angle on how righteousness secures a ruler's position.

Proverbs 20:8 similarly describes a king on the throne scattering evil, reinforcing the theme of righteous judgment.

Proverbs 28:16 Related theme

Proverbs 28:16 promises long days to a ruler who hates unjust gain—a related but distinct benefit of righteous rule, not directly about the poor.

Isaiah 1:17 Parallel

Isaiah 1:17 calls for relieving the oppressed and judging the fatherless—echoing the king's duty to judge the poor with truth.

Hebrews 1:8 Prophetic fulfillment

Hebrews 1:8 applies the eternal throne and scepter of righteousness to Christ, echoing the promise for a king who judges with truth.

Luke 1:33 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 1:33, Jesus' eternal reign fulfills the promise that a righteous king's throne will be established forever.

Jeremiah 22:16 describes King Josiah judging the poor and needy—a direct example of the king whose throne is established by such justice.

Jeremiah 5:28 condemns rulers who fail to judge the fatherless and needy—a stark contrast to the king who judges the poor with truth.

Isaiah 11:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 11:4 prophesies the Messiah judging the poor with righteousness—fulfilling the ideal of a king who judges the poor with truth.

Isaiah 9:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:7 describes the Messiah's throne established forever with judgment and justice—fulfilling the promise that a king who judges the poor will have an established throne.

Job 29:11-18 gives a narrative example of a ruler who defended the poor—showing the practical outworking of the principle in Proverbs 29:14.

Psalm 82:3 Parallel

Psalm 82:3 commands defending the poor and fatherless, reinforcing the king's duty to judge them with truth for stable rule.

Psalm 72:12-14 continues the prayer: the king delivers the needy—reinforcing the same royal duty to care for the poor.

Psalm 72:2-4 prays for the king to judge the poor with justice—a direct parallel to the ideal described in Proverbs 29:14.

Isaiah 16:5 Parallel

Isaiah 16:5 promises a throne established in mercy and truth, with a judge seeking justice — parallel to the king judging the poor with truth.

Luke 1:32 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:32 announces Jesus' eternal throne—the ultimate realization of the proverb's promise for a righteous king.

Daniel 4:27 Parallel

Daniel 4:27 advises Nebuchadnezzar to show mercy to the poor for prolonged peace—similar principle to the king's justice securing his throne.