Verse 12

Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established by righteousness.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 25:5 : 5 Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
  • Prov 29:14 : 14 A king who judges the poor with truth will have his throne established forever.
  • Luke 12:48 : 48 But the one who did not know and did things deserving of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.
  • Rev 19:11 : 11 Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True, and He judges and makes war in righteousness.
  • Prov 28:9 : 9 If anyone turns away his ear from listening to the law, even his prayer is detestable.
  • Deut 25:16 : 16 For anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly, is detestable to the LORD your God.
  • Ps 99:4 : 4 The Mighty King loves justice; You have established equity; You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
  • Prov 20:18 : 18 Plans are established by counsel; with wise guidance wage your war.