Proverbs 16:12

WEB

¹²It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

KJV

¹²It is an abomination^[+] to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

BSB

¹²Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

FBV

¹²It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.

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Extra References

Proverbs 25:5

⁵Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14

¹⁴The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

⁴⁸but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

Proverbs 28:9

⁹He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Deuteronomy 25:16

¹⁶For all who do such things, all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God.

Psalms 99:4

⁴The King’s strength also loves justice. You establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Revelation 19:11

¹¹I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.

Proverbs 20:18

¹⁸Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!