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Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.
Proverbs 16:12 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 16:12 in other translations
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
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In context
9 The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.
10 A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not transgresse in iudgement.
11 A true weight and balance are of the Lord: all the weightes of the bagge are his worke.
12 It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.
13 Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.
14 The wrath of a King is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.
15 In the light of the Kings coutenance is life: and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.
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