Proverbs 16:12

New Century Version

Kings hate those who do wrong, because governments only continue if they are fair.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:5

The Lord made Jehoshaphat a strong king over Judah. All the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so he had much wealth and honor.

Psalm 99:4

The King is powerful and loves justice. Lord, you made things fair; you have done what is fair and right for the people of Jacob.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings like honest people; they value someone who speaks the truth.

Proverbs 20:18

Get advice if you want your plans to work. If you go to war, get the advice of others.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove wicked people from the king’s presence; then his government will be honest and last a long time.

Proverbs 28:9

If you refuse to obey what you have been taught, your prayers will not be heard.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges poor people fairly, his government will continue forever.

Proverbs 29:4

If a king is fair, he makes his country strong, but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.

Luke 12:48

But the servant who does not know what his master wants and does things that should be punished will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded. And from the one trusted with much, much more will be expected.

Deuteronomy 25:16

The Lord your God hates anyone who is dishonest and uses dishonest measures.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened, and there before me was a white horse. The rider on the horse is called Faithful and True, and he is right when he judges and makes war.