Proverbs 16:12Berean Standard Bible
Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Related Verses
Genesis 6:5
Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.
Genesis 9:17
So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and every creature on the earth.”
Genesis 13:13
But the men of Sodom were wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD.
Genesis 14:5
In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim,
Genesis 14:9
against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five.