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Proverbs 16:12

Authority and leadershipJustice

10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

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Compare

BSB
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
KJV
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
WEB
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
ASV
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
DARBY
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
BLB
An abomination to kings is to commit wickedness, for by righteousness a throne is established.
ÅB
Ugudelige gjerninger er en styggedom for konger; for ved rettferdighet blir tronen trygget.
OTB
Konger avskyr urett, for en trone er grunnlagt ved rettferdighet.
B1930
Ugudelige gjerninger er en vederstyggelighet for konger; for ved rettferdighet blir tronen trygget.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Proverbs 25:5

    Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

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  • Proverbs 29:14

    A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.

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  • Proverbs 28:9

    Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

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  • Luke 12:48

    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.

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  • Psalms 99:4

    The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

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  • Proverbs 20:18

    Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

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  • Revelation 19:11

    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.

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  • Deuteronomy 25:16

    For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.

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