Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice. an Proverbs 28:9 He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be an abomination. Deuteronomy 25:16 For the Lord thy God abhorreth him that doth these things, and he hateth all injustice. Luke 12:48 But he that knew not and did things worthy of stripes shall be beaten with few stripes. And unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required: and to whom they have committed much, of him they will demand the more. for Proverbs 20:18 Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments. Proverbs 25:5 Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice. Proverbs 29:14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever. Psalm 99:4 And the king's honour loveth judgment. Thou hast prepared directions: thou hast done judgment and justice in Jacob. Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened: and behold a white horse. And he that sat upon him was called faithful and true: and with justice doth he judge and fight. Context The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD…11Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag. 12They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.13Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.… Cross References Proverbs 16:13 Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved. Proverbs 25:5 Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice. Proverbs 29:14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever. Jump to Previous Abomination Acts Based Commit Detest Disgusting Established Evil Evil-Doing Kings Righteousness Ruler Seat Throne Wicked Wickedness Wrong WrongdoingJump to Next Abomination Acts Based Commit Detest Disgusting Established Evil Evil-Doing Kings Righteousness Ruler Seat Throne Wicked Wickedness Wrong WrongdoingLinks Proverbs 16:12 NIVProverbs 16:12 NLT Proverbs 16:12 ESV Proverbs 16:12 NASB Proverbs 16:12 Bible Apps Proverbs 16:12 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:12 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:12 French Bible Proverbs 16:12 German Bible Alphabetical: a abomination acts an commit detest established for is It Kings on righteousness throne through to wicked wrongdoing OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:12 It is an abomination for kings (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |