Proverbs 16:12

Proverbs 16:12 in other translations

What does Proverbs 16:12 mean?

Proverbs 16:12 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Proverbs 16:12

• Proverbs 25:5

  Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

• Proverbs 29:14

  The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

• Proverbs 28:9

  He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

• 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.

• Psalms 99:4

  The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

• Proverbs 20:18

  Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

• 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.

• Deuteronomy 25:16

  For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the Lord thy God.

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Context

• Proverbs 16:11

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

• Proverbs 16:12

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

• Proverbs 16:13

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

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