Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.
Proverbs 16:12 - King James 2000 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: 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 to Jehoshaphat 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 Jacob.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks what is right.
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice wage war.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The king by justice establishes the land: but he that receives bribes overthrows it.
But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD your God.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon it was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he does judge and make war.