Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
Proverbs 16:12 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: 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 stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
The king's strength also loveth judgement; Thou dost establish equity, Thou executest judgement and righteousness in Jacob.
Righteous lips are the delight or kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
Every purpose is established by counsel: And by wise guidance make thou war,
Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
The king by judgement establisheth the land: But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.
For all that do such things; even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
And I saw the heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon, called Faithful and True; and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.