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Proverbs 16:12

Authority and leadershipJustice

10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

11 A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers 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

    Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

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  • Proverbs 29:14

    The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

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  • Proverbs 28:9

    He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

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  • Luke 12:48

    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.

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  • Psalms 99:4

    The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

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  • Proverbs 20:18

    Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

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  • Revelation 19:11

    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.

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  • Deuteronomy 25:16

    For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.

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