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Proverbs 16:12–13

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It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
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From verse 12

  1. Proverbs 25:5Rank 1 from verse 12
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    5Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

  2. Proverbs 29:14Rank 2 from verse 12
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    14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

  3. Luke 12:48Rank 3 from verse 12
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    48But 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.

  4. Proverbs 28:9Rank 4 from verse 12
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    9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

  5. Deuteronomy 25:16Rank 5 from verse 12
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    16For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the Lord thy God.

From verse 13

  1. Proverbs 14:35Rank 1 from verse 13
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    35The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

  2. Proverbs 22:11Rank 2 from verse 13
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    11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

  3. Psalms 101:5–7Rank 3 from verse 13
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    5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

    6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

    7He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

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Proverbs 16:12

COMBINED MEANING

abomination

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Sense 1: A person, thing, act, practice, creature, or condition regarded as detestable or loathsome. Sense 2: An idol or idolatrous thing so regarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

commit

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To do or perpetrate; to entrust, deliver, consign, or place in custody.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

established

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Set firmly; founded, made stable, ordained, enacted, ratified, or confirmed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 16:13

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

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delight

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Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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16:11A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

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16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

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16:14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

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