Proverbios 16:12

12 El rey detesta las fechorías,
porque su gobierno se basa en la justicia.

Proverbios 16:12 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 16:12

[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness
The Targum is,

``the abomination of kings are they that work wickedness.''

It should be an abomination to kings to commit wickedness themselves, and those that do it should be abhorred by them, or they should show their resentment at it by removing them from their presence, or by punishing them: and though there have been such kings as David, ( Psalms 101:4 Psalms 101:7 ) ; yet there are but few such; this is not true of kings in common; and therefore rather expresses what they should be than what they are; but is perfectly applicable to Christ, who loves righteousness and hates iniquity, ( Psalms 45:7 ) ; for the throne is established by righteousness;
this is the support, strength, and security of every kingdom, and of the thrones of kings; and it is with judgment and righteousness that the throne of Christ is established; yea, justice and judgment are the habitation of his throne, ( Isaiah 9:7 ) ( Psalms 89:14 ) .

Proverbios 16:12 In-Context

10 El rey habla con sabiduría divina;
nunca debe juzgar injustamente.

11 El Señor
exige el uso de pesas y balanzas exactas,
él es quien fija los parámetros de la justicia.

12 El rey detesta las fechorías,
porque su gobierno se basa en la justicia.

13 El rey se complace en las palabras de labios justos;
ama a quienes hablan con la verdad.

14 El enojo del rey es amenaza de muerte;
el sabio tratará de aplacarlo.