Verse 12
¶ [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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.