Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Yehudah brought to Yehoshafat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.
Proverbs 16:12 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, 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 Yehudah brought to Yehoshafat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.
The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Ya`akov.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
but he who didn't know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.
For all who do such things, [even] all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God.
I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.