Proverbs 16:12

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.

Cross References

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.

Psalm 99:4

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

Proverbs 16:13

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

Proverbs 20:18

Every purpose is established by counsel: And by wise guidance make thou war,

Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 28:9

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:4

The king by judgement establisheth the land: But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

Luke 12:48

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

Deuteronomy 25:16

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

Revelation 19:11

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