Proverbs 16:12
It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
In Context
13People who tell the truth please kings; they love those who say what is right.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 17:5So the Lord made Jehoshaphat's hold on the kingdom secure, and all the people of Judah paid their dues to him. As a result he became very wealthy and highly honored.
Proverbs 20:18With sound advice, plans are successful; if you're going to war, make sure you have good guidance.
Proverbs 28:9God hates the prayers of people who disregard the law.
Proverbs 29:14If a king judges the poor fairly, he will have a long rule.
Revelation 19:11I saw heaven was opened. A white horse was standing there. Its rider was called Trustworthy and True. He is right when he judges, and he is right when he makes war.
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 →