Proverbios 16:12

12 Abominación es a los reyes hacer impiedad; porque con justicia será afirmado el trono

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 Sentencia divina está en los labios del rey; en juicio no prevaricará su boca

11 Peso y balanzas de juicio son del SEÑOR; obra suya son todas las pesas de la bolsa

12 Abominación es a los reyes hacer impiedad; porque con justicia será afirmado el trono

13 Los labios justos son el contentamiento de los reyes; y aman al que habla lo recto

14 La ira del rey es mensajero de muerte; mas el hombre sabio la evitará