Proverbs 16:12
"It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness."
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- Proverbs 25:5
"Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 29:14
"The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever."
Read in chapter → - Luke 12:48
"But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 28:9
"He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination."
Read in chapter → - Revelation 19:11
"And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 20:18
"Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war."
Read in chapter → - Deuteronomy 25:16
"For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God."
Read in chapter → - Psalms 99:4
"The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob."
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