Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
King James Version
In Context
11A just weight and balance are the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
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: and with good advice make war.
Proverbs 28:9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Proverbs 29:14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, 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 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 →