Therefore Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.
Proverbs 16:12 - American Standard Version 2015 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness;\par\tab For the throne is established by righteousness. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established and made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). American Standard Version (1901) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness. Common English Bible Kings detest wicked deeds, for their thrones are founded on righteousness. Catholic Public Domain Version Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice. |
Therefore Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.
The king's strength also loveth justice;\par\tab Thou dost establish equity;\par\tab Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings;\par\tab And they love him that speaketh right.
Every purpose is established by counsel;\par\tab And by wise guidance make thou war.
Take away the wicked {\i from} before the king,\par\tab And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,\par\tab Even his prayer is an abomination.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,\par\tab His throne shall be established for ever.
The king by justice establisheth the land;\par\tab But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few {\i 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.\par
For all that do such things, even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.
And I saw the heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon is called Faithful and True; and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.