Verse Comparison: Proverbs 25:5
American Standard Version
Take away the wicked `from' before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Amplified® Bible
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).
Contemporary English Version
Evil people must be removed before anyone can rule with justice.
Darby English Version
take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Good News Bible
Keep evil advisers away from the king and his government will be known for its justice.
King James Version
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
New American Standard Bible
Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
New International Version
remove the wicked from the king's presence,
and his throne will be established through righteousness.
New King James Version
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will have permanence through righteousness.
Revised Standard Version
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, 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.
