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