Proverbs 16:12
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
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Proverbs 28:9
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

Deuteronomy 25:16
For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.

Luke 12:48
But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

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Proverbs 20:18
Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

Proverbs 25:5
Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14
A king who judges the poor with fairness--his throne will be established forever.

Psalm 99:4
The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Revelation 19:11
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.

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New American Standard Bible
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.

International Standard Version
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.

NET Bible
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Kings that do evil are defiled because the throne is established in righteousness.
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