Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand. And all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.
Proverbs 16:12 - English Standard Version 2016 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, 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 the Lord established the kingdom in his hand. And all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor.
The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.
For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are an abomination to the Lord your God.
Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.