Verse

Proverbs 16:12

Original

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

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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.

— Proverbs 16:12 —

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.