Proverbs 16:12

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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 commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will 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 shall be abomination.

Revelation 19:11

And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

Proverbs 20:18

Every purpose is established by counsel: And with good advice make war.

Psalm 99:4

The king's strength also loveth judgment; Thou dost establish equity, Thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.

Proverbs 16:13

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

2 Chronicles 17:5

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 29:4

The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.