Proverbs 16:12


It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).

Proverbs 25:5


Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14


If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For everyone who does such things, everyone who acts unjustly [without personal integrity] is utterly repulsive to the Lord your God.

Psalm 99:4


The strength of the King loves justice and righteous judgment;
You have established fairness;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob (Israel).

Proverbs 20:18


Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.

Proverbs 28:9


He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].

Luke 12:48

but the one who did not know it and did things worthy of a beating, will receive only a few [lashes]. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.

Revelation 19:11

And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who was riding it is called Faithful and True (trustworthy, loyal, incorruptible, steady), and in righteousness He judges and wages war [on the rebellious nations].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

General references

Bible References

An

Proverbs 28:9

He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].
Deuteronomy 25:16
For everyone who does such things, everyone who acts unjustly [without personal integrity] is utterly repulsive to the Lord your God.
Luke 12:48
but the one who did not know it and did things worthy of a beating, will receive only a few [lashes]. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.

For

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:14

If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
Psalm 99:4

The strength of the King loves justice and righteous judgment;
You have established fairness;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob (Israel).
Revelation 19:11
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who was riding it is called Faithful and True (trustworthy, loyal, incorruptible, steady), and in righteousness He judges and wages war [on the rebellious nations].

General references

Proverbs 20:8

A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
Proverbs 31:9

Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And administer justice for the afflicted and needy.