Proverbs 16:12
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Proverbs 16:12

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14

A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For everyone who does such things and acts unfairly is detestable to the Lord your God.

Psalm 99:4

The mighty King loves justice.
You have established fairness;
You have administered justice
and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 20:18

Finalize plans with counsel,
and wage war with sound guidance.

Proverbs 28:9

Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—
even his prayer is detestable.

Luke 12:48

But the one who did not know and did things deserving of blows will be beaten lightly. Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True, and He judges and makes war in righteousness.

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Summary

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

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Proverbs 28:9
Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—
even his prayer is detestable.
Deuteronomy 25:16
For everyone who does such things and acts unfairly is detestable to the Lord your God.
Luke 12:48
But the one who did not know and did things deserving of blows will be beaten lightly. Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.

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Proverbs 20:18
Finalize plans with counsel,
and wage war with sound guidance.
Proverbs 25:5
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:14
A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.
Psalm 99:4
The mighty King loves justice.
You have established fairness;
You have administered justice
and righteousness in Jacob.
Revelation 19:11
Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True, and He judges and makes war in righteousness.

General references

Proverbs 20:8
A king sitting on a throne to judge
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 31:9
Speak up, judge righteously,
and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.

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