Proverbs 16:12

12 Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 16:12 In-Context

10 When a divine revelation is on a king's lips, he cannot voice a wrong judgment.
11 Honest balances and scales belong to the LORD. He made the entire set of weights.
12 Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness.
13 Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved.
14 A king's anger announces death, but a wise man makes peace with him.
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