Proverbes 16:12

12 Les rois doivent avoir horreur de faire le mal, car c'est la justice qui affermit le trône.

Proverbes 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 ) .

Proverbes 16:12 In-Context

10 Des oracles sont sur les lèvres du roi, et sa bouche ne s'écarte point du droit.
11 La balance et le poids juste viennent de l'Éternel, et tous les poids du sachet sont son œuvre.
12 Les rois doivent avoir horreur de faire le mal, car c'est la justice qui affermit le trône.
13 Les rois doivent prendre plaisir aux paroles justes, et aimer celui qui parle avec droiture.
14 La fureur du roi est un messager de mort; mais l'homme sage l'apaise.
The Ostervald translation is in the public domain.