Proverbs 16:12

Bible in Basic English 1965

Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:5

So the Lord made his kingdom strong; and all Judah gave offerings to Jehoshaphat, and he had great wealth and honour.

Psalm 99:4

The king's power is used for righteousness; you give true decisions, judging rightly in the land of Jacob.

Proverbs 16:13

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

Proverbs 20:18

Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.

Proverbs 25:5

Take away evil-doers from before the king, and the seat of his power will be made strong in righteousness.

Proverbs 28:9

As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.

Proverbs 29:14

The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

Proverbs 29:4

A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

Luke 12:48

But he who, without knowledge, did things for which punishment is given, will get only a small number of blows. The man to whom much is given, will have to give much; if much is given into his care, of him more will be requested.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all who do such things, and all whose ways are not upright, are disgusting to the Lord your God.

Revelation 19:11

And the heaven was open; and I saw a white horse, and he who was seated on it was named Certain and True; and he is judging and making war in righteousness.