Proverbs 16:12
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”Proverbs 16:12
What Does Proverbs 16:12 Mean?
Proverbs 16:12 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 89:14“Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.”Psalms 101:8“I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.”Proverbs 25:5“Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.”Psalms 97:2“Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.”Proverbs 20:28“Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.”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.”Proverbs 31:9“Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.”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.”Deuteronomy 25:16“For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.”Psalms 99:4“The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.”Proverbs 20:8“A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.”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.”Proverbs 16:10“A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.”Proverbs 29:4“The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”Acts 24:25“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.”Proverbs 8:7“For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.”
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