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Proverbs 20:26
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

sifts out all evil
The act of sifting implies a thorough examination and separation of good from evil. In biblical times, sifting was a process used to separate grain from chaff, symbolizing discernment and purification. This phrase highlights the king's role in discerning truth and administering justice. It echoes the wisdom literature's emphasis on the importance of discernment (Proverbs 2:3-5). The king's ability to sift out evil is a reflection of divine wisdom, which is pure and peaceable (James 3:17).

with his eyes
The eyes are often seen as the windows to the soul and instruments of perception. In this context, they symbolize insight and understanding. The king's eyes represent his ability to perceive and judge rightly, seeing beyond appearances to the heart of the matter (1 Samuel 16:7). This phrase underscores the importance of righteous judgment, which requires not only knowledge but also moral clarity. It points to the ultimate judge, Jesus Christ, who sees all and judges with perfect justice (John 5:22, 27).

• The verse begins, “A king …” (Proverbs 20:8).

• Scripture consistently portrays the king as God’s appointed earthly authority (Romans 13:1–2;1 Peter 2:13–17).

• Like David inPsalm 72 or Solomon in1 Kings 3:9, a righteous king is expected to mirror the justice of the true King—God Himself (Psalm 89:14).

• “who sits on a throne to judge” highlights the king’s official, public role.

–Proverbs 16:10 notes, “A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice”.

– In2 Samuel 23:3–4 David describes the ideal ruler as “one who rules in the fear of God.”

• Sitting signifies deliberation, stability, and authority; judgment is not impulsive but deliberate (Deuteronomy 17:18–20).

• “sifts out” pictures separating chaff from grain, removing what corrupts the community.

–Proverbs 20:26 says, “A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them”.

–Romans 13:3–4 affirms that rulers “are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.”

• The phrase “all evil” underscores comprehensive moral accountability; no pockets of wickedness are left unchecked (Psalm 101:8).

• The king’s “eyes” symbolize discernment and vigilance. He sees through pretense and hidden motives (1 Kings 3:16–28;Hebrews 4:13 describing God’s perfect sight, which the king seeks to emulate).

• Practical implications:

– He pays attention to the oppressed (Proverbs 29:14).

– He notices subtle corruption, bribes, and favoritism (Proverbs 17:23).

– He surrounds himself with truthful counselors so his vision is clear (Proverbs 25:5).

Proverbs 20:8 paints the portrait of a just ruler: seated in God-given authority, intent on rendering fair judgment, determined to purge every form of wickedness, and equipped with discerning eyes that miss nothing. Such leadership blesses a nation, reflects God’s own righteous rule, and calls each of us—whatever authority we hold—to exercise careful, courageous discernment rooted in the fear of the Lord.