“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”
Proverbs 16:12 (KJV) |
Proverbs 16:12
From Proverbs 16, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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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.
12
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.