Proverbs 16:12

God's Word

Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:5

So the Lord established Jehoshaphat’s power over the kingdom. All the people of Judah gave gifts to Jehoshaphat, and he had a lot of riches and honor.

Psalm 99:4

The king’s strength is that he loves justice. You have established fairness. You have done what is fair and right for Jacob.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are confirmed by getting advice, and with guidance one wages war.

Proverbs 25:5

Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king, and justice will make his throne secure.

Proverbs 28:9

Surely the prayer of someone who refuses to listen to ⌞God’s⌟ teachings is disgusting.

Proverbs 29:14

When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.

Proverbs 29:4

By means of justice, a king builds up a country, but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.

Luke 12:48

But the servant who didn’t know ⌞what his master wanted⌟ and did things for which he deserved punishment will receive a light beating. A lot will be expected from everyone who has been given a lot. More will be demanded from everyone who has been entrusted with a lot.

Deuteronomy 25:16

Everyone who uses dishonest weights and measures is disgusting to the Lord.

Revelation 19:11

I saw heaven standing open. There was a white horse, and its rider is named Faithful and True. With integrity he judges and wages war.