Proverbs 16:12 KJV

Proverbs · chapter 16 · verse 12 · King James Version

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.Proverbs 16:12 · King James Version

Proverbs 16:12 in context

10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

11A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

abominationtôwʻêbahproperly, something disgustingH8441 →
establishedkûwnproperly, to be erectH3559 →
wickednessreshaʻa wrongH7562 →
commitʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
thronekiççêʼproperly, coveredH3678 →
kingsmeleka kingH4428 →