12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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.
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 12)Here is, 1. The character of a good king, which Solomon intended not for his own praise, but for instruction to his successors, his neighbours, and the viceroys under him. A good king not only does justice, but it is an abomination to him to do otherwise. He hates the thought of doing wrong and perverting justice; he not only abhors the wickedness done by others, but abhors the wickedness done by…
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