Proverbs 16:12

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 25:5 : 5 Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
  • Prov 29:14 : 14 ¶ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
  • Luke 12:48 : 48 ‹But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few› [stripes]. ‹For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.›
  • Rev 19:11 : 11 ¶ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
  • Prov 28:9 : 9 ¶ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
  • Deut 25:16 : 16 For all that do such things, [and] all that do unrighteously, [are] an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
  • Ps 99:4 : 4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
  • Prov 20:18 : 18 ¶ [Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

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    27¶ An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.

  • Prov 16:10-11
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    16For all that do such things, [and] all that do unrighteously, [are] an abomination unto the LORD thy God.

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  • Job 34:17-18
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    17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?

    18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?

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    34¶ Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.

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    14¶ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

  • Prov 11:1
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