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Proverbs 20:8
The king, that sitteth on the throne of judgment, scattereth away all evil with his look.
Proverbs 20:8 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 20:8 in other translations
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
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In context
5 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water: but a wise man will draw it out.
6 Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?
7 The just that walketh in his simplicity, shall leave behind him blessed children.
8 The king, that sitteth on the throne of judgment, scattereth away all evil with his look.
9 Who can say: My heart is clean, I am pure from sin?
10 Diverse weights and diverse measures, both are abominable before God.
11 By his inclinations a child is known, if his works be clean and right.
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