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Proverbs 16:12
The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
Proverbs 16:12 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 A man’s heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.
10 An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.
11 The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.
12 The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
13 The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,—and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
14 The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s countenance, is life, and, his good-pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest-rain.
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