Proverbs 16:12

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Proverbs 16:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible

10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 28:9

Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.

Luke 12:48

But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

Proverbs 20:18

Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14

A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.

Psalms 99:4

The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.