Proverbs 20:8
When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
In context
5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. 6 Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? 7 The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them. 8 When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”? 10 Differing weights and differing measures— the Lord detests them both. 11 Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 20:8 in the KJV
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 20:8 in the ESV
A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.