Proverbs 20:26
“A wise king scattereth the wicked, & bringeth the wheele ouer them.”
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Proverbs 20:26 Context
24Mans goings are of the Lord; how can a man then vnderstand his owne way? 25It is a snare to the man who deuoureth that which is holy: and after vowes, to make inquirie. 26A wise king scattereth the wicked, & bringeth the wheele ouer them. 27The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 28Mercy and trueth preserue the king: and his throne is vpholden by mercy.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:26
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
- King James Version
A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the {threshing} wheel over them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the `threshing' -wheel over them.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them.
- Basic English Bible
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
- Darby Bible
A wise king scatterreth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
- Webster's Bible
A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.
- World English Bible
A wise king is scattering the wicked, And turneth back on them the wheel.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A wise king sifteth the wicked, and turneth the wheel over them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:26
20:26 The wheel - As the cart - wheel was anciently turned over the sheaves to beat the corn out of them. He punishes them as their offences deserve.