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Proverbs 16:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 16:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 16:12

Theological / Devotional

An abomination. Since kings are the servants of God, and do His work, standing in His place to govern the people, wickedness in a king is worse than in ordinary men. For this reason the thrones of evil kings are taken from them, whereas righteous governments are given a continued existence (see Dan. 4:17; Rom. 13:1-6).

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