So Adonai established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat so that he had great riches and honor.
Proverbs 16:12 - Tree of Life Version Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for a 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. |
So Adonai established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat so that he had great riches and honor.
The might of a king loves justice. You have established fairness. You executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. He loves those who speak honestly.
Remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
One who turns his ear from hearing Torah —even his prayer is an abomination.
If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.
By justice a king brings stability to a land, but one who takes bribes brings it ruin.
But the one who did not know and did things worthy of a beating will be whipped lightly. From everyone given much, much will be required; and from the one for whom more is provided, all the more they will ask of him.
For all who do these things, all who do injustice, are detestable to Adonai your God.
Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The One riding on it is called Faithful and True, and He judges and makes war in righteousness.