A wise king winnows out the wicked,
and drives the threshing wheel over them.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 20:26 in context
Proverbs 20:23–29
23
The LORD detests differing weights,
and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
24
A man’s steps are from the LORD;
how then can man understand his way?
25
It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication,
then later to consider his vows.
26
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A wise king winnows out the wicked,
and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27
The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp,
searching all his innermost parts.
28
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
His throne is sustained by love.
29
The glory of young men is their strength.
The splendor of old men is their gray hair.
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