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 from listening to instruction, even his prayer [is] an abomination.
Deuteronomy 25:16
For detestable to Yahweh your God [is] everyone who [is] doing such things, everyone who [is] acting dishonestly.
Luke 12:48
But the one who did not know and did [things] deserving blows {will be given a light beating}. And from everyone to whom much has been given, much will be demanded, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will ask him [for] even more.
For
Proverbs 20:18
A plan will be established by advice, and with guidance make war.
Proverbs 25:5
Remove the wicked before a king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:14
A king who judges with truthfulness [to] the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Psalm 99:4
And [the] strength of [the] king loves justice. You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Revelation 19:11
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and the one seated on it was called "Faithful" and "True," and with justice he judges and makes war.
General references
Proverbs 20:8
A king who sits on [the] throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 31:9
Open your mouth, judge righteousness, and defend [the] poor and needy.