Verse 12

Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 25:5 : 5 Take away evil-doers from before the king, and the seat of his power will be made strong in righteousness.
• Prov 29:14 : 14 The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
• Luke 12:48 : 48 But he who, without knowledge, did things for which punishment is given, will get only a small number of blows. The man to whom much is given, will have to give much; if much is given into his care, of him more will be requested.
• Rev 19:11 : 11 And the heaven was open; and I saw a white horse, and he who was seated on it was named Certain and True; and he is judging and making war in righteousness.
• Prov 28:9 : 9 As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
• Deut 25:16 : 16 For all who do such things, and all whose ways are not upright, are disgusting to the Lord your God.
• Ps 99:4 : 4 The king's power is used for righteousness; you give true decisions, judging rightly in the land of Jacob.
• Prov 20:18 : 18 Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.