Cross references

Proverbs 16:12

Wicked behavior is detestable for kings,

for a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 16:12 BSB

Proverbs 16:12 has 8 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 4 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 25:5 (10 votes) and Proverbs 29:14 (5 votes). 13 other verses point back to it. It links with 5 other books, from Deuteronomy 25 to Revelation 19.

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Which verses does Proverbs 16:12 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

  2. A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

  3. Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

  4. Luke 12:484 votes

    But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

  5. For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.

  6. Psalm 99:43 votes

    The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

  7. Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

  8. Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.

Which verses point to Proverbs 16:12?

The 10 strongest of 13.