Bible verse
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 16.
8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
KJV
[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
ASV
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
ERV
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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