Proverbs 20:26-28

Expanded Bible

²⁶A wise king ·sorts out [winnows; scatters] the evil people,
and he ·punishes them as they deserve [^Lrolls a threshing sledge over them].

²⁷The lamp of the Lord looks deep inside people
and searches through ·their thoughts [^Lall their inner parts].

²⁸Loyalty and ·truth [faithfulness] ·keep a king in power [protect a king];
he ·continues to rule [supports his throne] if he is loyal.

Proverbs 20:26-28

New International Version

²⁶A wise king winnows out the wicked;
he drives the threshing wheel over them.^(A)

²⁷The human spirit is^[a] the lamp of the Lord^(B)
that sheds light on one’s inmost being.^(C)

²⁸Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
through love^(D) his throne is made secure.^(E)

Expanded Bible (EXB)

New International Version (NIV)