Proverbs 25:5

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4Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth. 5Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

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Berean Standard Bible
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
American Standard Version (1901)
Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
Take away evil-doers from before the king, and the seat of his power will be made strong in righteousness.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice.
Free Bible Version
Remove the wicked from the king's presence and the king will rule securely and justly.
Geneva Bible 1599
Take away the wicked from the King, and his throne shall be stablished in righteousnes.
King James (Authorized) Version
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
One Unity Resource Bible
Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Translation for Translators
Similarly, if wicked advisors are taken away from a king, his government will remain secure, because the king will be able to act justly.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Even so, remove wicked people from the presence of the king and his throne will be established by doing what is right.
Noah Webster Bible
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
World English Bible
Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
Take away the wicked before a king, And established in righteousness is his throne.