Proverbs 16:12

World English Bible (2000)

It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 25:5 : 5 Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
  • Prov 29:14 : 14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
  • Luke 12:48 : 48 but he who didn't know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.
  • Rev 19:11 : 11 I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.
  • Prov 28:9 : 9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
  • Deut 25:16 : 16 For all who do such things, [even] all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to Yahweh your God.
  • Ps 99:4 : 4 The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.
  • Prov 20:18 : 18 Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!

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    10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

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    16 For all who do such things, [even] all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to Yahweh your God.

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    14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

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    1 A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.

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    7 He doesn't withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne, he sets them forever, and they are exalted.

  • Prov 17:15
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    15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

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    20 Shall the throne of wickedness have fellowship with you, which brings about mischief by statute?

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    5 A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

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    5 A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.

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    7 For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

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    8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

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    22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

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    4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

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    3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

  • Prov 11:20
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    20 Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

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    32 For the perverse is an abomination to Yahweh, but his friendship is with the upright.

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    28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.

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    2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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    26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

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    7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.

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    16 Moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.

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    10 Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

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    2 Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

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    3 For the scepter of wickedness won't remain over the allotment of the righteous; so that the righteous won't use their hands to do evil.