Proverbs 16:12

New American Bible - revised edition

Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for by justice the throne endures.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:5

Through him, the Lord made the kingdom secure, and all Judah gave Jehoshaphat gifts, so that great wealth and glory was his.

Psalm 99:4

O mighty king, lover of justice, you have established fairness; you have created just rule in Jacob.

Proverbs 16:13

The king takes delight in honest lips, and whoever speaks what is right he loves.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans made with advice succeed; with wise direction wage your war.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne is made firm through justice.

Proverbs 28:9

Those who turn their ears from hearing instruction, even their prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king is honestly for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king builds up the land; but one who raises taxes tears it down.

Luke 12:48

and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating shall be beaten only lightly. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more. Jesus: A Cause of Division.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For everyone who does these things, everyone who does what is dishonest, is an abomination to the Lord, your God.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw the heavens opened, and there was a white horse; its rider was [called] “Faithful and True.” He judges and wages war in righteousness.