Verse 12

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

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!