Proverbs 16:12
They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
In Context
11Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.
13Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 17:5And the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, and all Juda brought presents to Josaphat: and he acquired immense riches, and much glory.
Proverbs 20:18Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.
Proverbs 28:9He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.
Proverbs 29:14The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
Revelation 19:11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called faithful and true, and with justice doth he judge and fight.
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 →