Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shalbe established in righteousnes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Take away the wicked `from' before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Take away evil-doers from before the king, and the seat of his power will be made strong in righteousness.
- Basic English Bible

Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
- Darby Bible

Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:5

25:3 The heart - Though wise kings will search out other men, yet their inward thoughts and purposes are hardly discoverable.

25:4 Take away - Then, and not 'till then it is fit for that use.

25:6 Stand not - Do not affect frequent and familiar society with greater persons than thyself.