Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
In Context
11Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 17:5Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand. All Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had riches and honour in abundance.
Proverbs 20:18Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!
Proverbs 28:9He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 29:14The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
Revelation 19:11I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and 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 →