Proverbs 16:12

Modern English Version

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established through righteousness.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Luke 12:48

But he who unknowingly committed acts worthy of punishment shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whom much is given, of him much shall be required. And from him to whom much was entrusted, much will be asked.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king truthfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 28:9

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Revelation 19:11

I saw heaven opened. And behold, there was a white horse. He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war.

Proverbs 20:18

Every purpose is established by counsel; so by wise counsel wage war.

Psalm 99:4

The King in His might loves justice; You have established equity; You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all who do such things and all who act unjustly are an abomination to the Lord your God.

Proverbs 16:13

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; they love him who speaks what is right.

2 Chronicles 17:5

So the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah gave a tribute to Jehoshaphat. So he had an abundance of riches and honor.

Proverbs 29:4

The king by justice establishes the land, but a man of bribes overthrows it.