So יהוה established the reign in his hand. And all Yehuḏah gave presents to Yehoshaphat, and he had great riches and esteem.
Proverbs 16:12 - The Scriptures 2009 It is an abomination for sovereigns To commit wrongness, For a throne is established by righteousness. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established and made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). American Standard Version (1901) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness. Common English Bible Kings detest wicked deeds, for their thrones are founded on righteousness. Catholic Public Domain Version Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice. |
So יהוה established the reign in his hand. And all Yehuḏah gave presents to Yehoshaphat, and he had great riches and esteem.
And the strength of the Sovereign Shall love right-ruling; You Yourself shall establish straightness; You shall execute right-ruling And righteousness in Ya‛aqoḇ.
Righteous lips are the delight of sovereigns, And they love him who speaks what is straight.
By counsel plans are established; And by wise guidance wage a battle.
Take away the wrong from before the sovereign, And his throne is established in righteousness.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, Even his prayer is an abomination.
The sovereign who rightly rules the poor with truth, His throne is established forever.
A sovereign establishes a land by right-ruling, But one who receives bribes throws it down.
“But he who did not know, yet did what deserved flogging, shall be beaten with few. And everyone to whom much is given, from him much shall be demanded. And to whom much has been entrusted, from him much more shall be asked.
“For all who do these, and all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to יהוה your Elohim.
And I saw the heaven opened, and there was a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Trustworthy and True, and in righteousness He judges and fights.