Proverbs 20:26
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.In other versions
A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the `threshing' -wheel over them.
ASV
A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them.
BBE
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
DBY
A wise king winnows out the wicked, And drives the threshing wheel over them.
WEB
A wise king is scattering the wicked, And turneth back on them the wheel.
YLT
A wise king scatters the wicked, and brings the wheel over them.
ENG
A wise king scatterreth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
WBT
A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
BSB
In context
24Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
25It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
26A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
27The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.