Proverbs 16:12
Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
In Context
11True measures and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
13Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 17:5So the Lord made his kingdom strong; and all Judah gave offerings to Jehoshaphat, and he had great wealth and honour.
Proverbs 20:18Every purpose is put into effect by wise help: and by wise guiding make war.
Proverbs 28:9As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
Proverbs 29:14The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
Revelation 19:11And the heaven was open; and I saw a white horse, and he who was seated on it was named Certain and True; and he is judging and making war in righteousness.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:12
11 A just weight and balance are the Lord 's: all the weights of the bag are his work. Note, 1. The administration of public justice by the magistrate is an ordinance of God; in it the scales are held, and ought to be held by a steady and impartial hand; and we ought to submit to it, for the Lord's sake, and to see his authority in that of the magistrate, Rom. xiii. 1 ; 1 Pet. ii. 13 . 2. The observance of justice in commerce between man and man is likewise a divine appointment. He taught men discretion to make… Read the whole commentary →