Bible verse
A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 20.
4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.
11 Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.
12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.
KJV
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
ASV
A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
ERV
A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
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