Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat; and he had great riches and honor.
Proverbs 16:12 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. More versionsKing 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. |
Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat; and he had great riches and honor.
Mighty King, lover of justice, thou hast established equity; thou hast executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.
By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.
But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.
For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are an abomination to the Lord your God.
Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! He who sat upon it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.