Proverbs 16:12 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 16:12

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10 Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

11 ^aHonest weights and scales are the Lord’s;
All the weights in the bag are His¹ work.

12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For ^aa throne is established by righteousness.

13 ^aRighteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will ^aappease it.

15 In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a ^acloud of the latter rain.

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Definitions of words in Proverbs 16:12:

Abomination {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Abomination {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

By {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
By {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Commit {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

For {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Righteousness {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Righteousness {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Throne {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Throne {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

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