Proverbs 16:12

American Standard Version (1901)

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Luke 12:48

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.

Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

Proverbs 28:9

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Revelation 19:11

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.

Proverbs 20:18

Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

Psalm 99:4

The king’s strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all that do such things, even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

2 Chronicles 17:5

Therefore Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.

Proverbs 29:4

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.