World English Bible
Proverbs 20:26
“A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 20
24
A man's steps are from Yahweh; 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
A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27
The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
28
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.