"It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness."
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For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, For the throne is established by righteousness.
An abomination to kings `is' doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.