THEOSISProverbs 16:12Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת מְ֭לָכִים עֲשׂ֣וֹת רֶ֑שַׁע כִּ֥י בִ֝צְדָקָ֗ה יִכּ֥וֹן כִּסֵּֽא׃
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Passages read together with this verse.
- Prov 25:5Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice.
- Luke 12:48But 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.
- Prov 29:14The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
- Prov 28:9He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be an abomination.
- Ps 99 (98):4
- Deut 25:16For the Lord thy God abhorreth him that doth these things, and he hateth all injustice.
- Rev 19:11And 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.
- Prov 20:18Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.