Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
World Messianic Bible
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 honor 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 Torah, 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 →