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Pro 16:12 — [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

an		Pro 28:9; Deu 25:16; Luk 12:48
for		Pro 20:18; Pro 25:5; Pro 29:14; Psa 99:4; Rev 19:11

Correlating Passages

	Pro 28:9	He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
	Deu 25:16	For all that do such things, [and] all that do unrighteously, [are] an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
	Luk 12:48	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.

for

	Pro 20:18	[Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
	Pro 25:5	Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
	Pro 29:14	The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
	Psa 99:4	The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
	Rev 19:11	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.

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Scott, Thomas. "Proverbs 16:12," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
<http://www.blueletterbible.org/tsk_b/Pro/16/12.html>.

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