Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse.
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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.
48But hee that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall bee beaten with few stripes. For vnto whomsoeuer much is giuen, of him shal bee much required: and to whom men haue committed much, of him they will aske the more.
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11And 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.
11And I sawe heauen opened, and behold a white horse, and hee that sate vpon him was called faithful and true, and in righteousnes hee doth iudge and make warre.
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Proverbs 16:12
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abomination
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
To do or perpetrate; to entrust, deliver, consign, or place in custody.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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wickedness
Moral evil, sin, iniquity, injustice, perversity, or corrupt intent or conduct.
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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.
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A royal seat; by extension, sovereign rule or authority.
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established
Set firmly; founded, made stable, ordained, enacted, ratified, or confirmed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
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.
16:11*†A iust weight and ballance are the LORDs: all the weights of the bagge are his worke.
16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
16:12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse.
Selected passage16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right.