Proverbs 16:12

The Message

Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.

Cross References

Psalm 99:4

Strong King, lover of justice, You laid things out fair and square; You set down the foundations in Jacob, Foundation stones of just and right ways. Honor God, our God; worship his rule! Holy. Yes, holy.

Proverbs 16:13

Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.

Proverbs 20:18

Form your purpose by asking for counsel, then carry it out using all the help you can get.

Proverbs 28:9

God has no use for the prayers of the people who won’t listen to him.

Proverbs 29:14

Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.

Proverbs 29:4

A leader of good judgment gives stability; an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw Heaven open wide—and oh! a white horse and its Rider. The Rider, named Faithful and True, judges and makes war in pure righteousness. His eyes are a blaze of fire, on his head many crowns. He has a Name inscribed that’s known only to himself. He is dressed in a robe soaked with blood, and he is addressed as “Word of God.” The armies of Heaven, mounted on white horses and dressed in dazzling white linen, follow him. A sharp sword comes out of his mouth so he can subdue the nations, then rule them with a rod of iron. He treads the winepress of the raging wrath of God, the Sovereign-Strong. On his robe and thigh is written, King of kings, Lord of lords.