Proverbs 16:12

Modern King James Version

It is a hateful thing for 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 founded in righteousness.

Luke 12:48

But he not knowing, and doing things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whomever much is given, of him much shall be required. And to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Proverbs 29:14

A king who truly judges the weak, his throne shall be established forever.

Proverbs 28:9

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is a hateful thing.

Revelation 19:11

And I saw Heaven opened. And behold, a white horse! And He sitting on him was called Faithful and True. And in righteousness He judges and makes war.

Proverbs 20:18

Purposes are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.

Psalm 99:4

The king's strength also loved judgment; You established uprightness; You worked judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all that do such things, all that do unrighteousness, are hateful to Jehovah your God.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks right.

2 Chronicles 17:5

And Jehovah made the kingdom sure in his hand. And all Judah brought presents to Jehoshaphat. And he had great riches and honor.

Proverbs 29:4

The king establishes the land by judgment; but he taking bribes tears it down.