5Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. …
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 4-5)This shows that the vigorous endeavour of a prince to suppress vice, and reform the manners of his people, is the most effectual way to support his government. Observe, 1. What the duty of magistrates is: To take away the wicked , to use their power for the terror of evil works and evil workers, not only to banish those that are vicious and profane from their presence, and forbid them the court, b…
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