Proverbi 16:12

12 I re hanno orrore di fare il male, perché il trono è reso stabile con la giustizia.

Proverbi 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 ) .

Proverbi 16:12 In-Context

10 Sulle labbra del re sta una sentenza divina; quando pronunzia il giudizio la sua bocca non erra.
11 La stadera e le bilance giuste appartengono all’Eterno, tutti i pesi del sacchetto son opera sua.
12 I re hanno orrore di fare il male, perché il trono è reso stabile con la giustizia.
13 Le labbra giuste sono gradite ai re; essi amano chi parla rettamente.
14 Ira del re vuol dire messaggeri di morte, ma l’uomo savio la placherà.
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