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Proverbs 20:26

A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

Proverbs 20:26 · Darby Bible

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Proverbs 20:26 in other translations

KJV King James Version

A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

WEB World English Bible

A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.

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In context

23 Divers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.

24 The steps of a man are from Jehovah; and how can a man understand his own way?

25 It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is hallowed, and after vows to make inquiry.

26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

27 Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.

29 The glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is the grey head.

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