Proverbs 29:14
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
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- Proverbs 16:12 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
- Isaiah 11:4 but he will judge the poor with righteousness, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.
- Psalm 72:2–4 He will judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness. He will judge the poor of the people. He will save the children of the needy, and will break the oppressor in pieces.