Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: 1 For the throne is established by righteousness. 1
KJV Cambridge Paragraph
In The King James Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
In Context
11A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: 1 All the weights of the bag are his work. 1
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; 1 And they love him that speaketh right. 1
Cross References
2 Chronicles 17:5Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
Proverbs 20:18Every purpose is established by counsel: 1 And with good advice make war. 1
Proverbs 28:9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, 1 Even his prayer shall be abomination. 1
Proverbs 29:14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, 1 His throne shall be established for ever. 1
Revelation 19:11And 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.
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 →