Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 16:10 describes a king's lips not betraying justice—reinforcing that a throne stands on righteousness.
Proverbs 25:5 directly states the king's throne is established by righteousness — the same concept, making the connection explicit.
Proverbs 29:14 says a king who judges the poor has his throne established forever — expands on the same principle of righteous rule.
Proverbs 20:8 pictures a king winnowing out evil with his eyes—directly illustrating the king's role in detesting wrongdoing.
Proverbs 20:28 says love and faithfulness make a throne secure—complementing righteousness as the foundation.
Proverbs 29:4 links justice to a king giving stability—the same idea that righteousness establishes the throne.
Proverbs 31:9 commands a king to judge fairly and defend the poor—a practical outworking of a throne established by righteousness.
Psalm 99:4 describes the divine King who loves justice and establishes equity — parallels the earthly king's throne being founded on righteousness.
In Revelation 19:11, Christ as the righteous King judges and wages war—fulfilling the ideal that a throne is established by righteousness.
Psalm 89:14 declares that righteousness and justice are the foundation of God's throne—echoing the same principle for earthly kings.
Psalm 97:2 also states that righteousness and justice are the foundation of God's throne, mirroring Proverbs 16:12.
Psalm 101:8 shows a king actively silencing the wicked each morning—embodying the king's detest of wrongdoing.
Acts 24:25 shows a ruler (Felix) reacting with fear rather than delight when confronted with righteousness — a contrast to the ideal king in Proverbs.
Deuteronomy 25:16 calls dishonest dealing an abomination to the LORD — parallels the idea that evil is an abomination, now applied to commerce.