Take away the wicked from the king`s presence, And his throne will be established in righteousness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The interpretation of the proverb of (Proverbs 25:4). The king himself, like the Lord whom he represents, is to sit as a refiner of…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

His throne shall be established in righteousness—whereas violence and wrong pull it down. (Jeremiah 21:12;[Reference J…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Take away the wicked [from] before the king Wicked ministers and counsellors; they are the "dross", worthless and useless…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

For a prince to suppress vice, and reform his people, is the best way to support his government.

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