Proverbs 16:12
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It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
In other translations
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Hebrew words
Word by word from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0. Hebrew reads right to left.
Related verses
- Proverbs 25:5Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
- Proverbs 29:14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
- Luke 12:48But 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.But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
- Proverbs 28:9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
- Deuteronomy 25:16For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the Lord thy God.For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.
- Psalm 99:4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.
- Revelation 19:11And 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.Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
- Proverbs 20:18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
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