12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for cthe throne is established by righteousness.
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Proverbs 25:5
take away the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 20:28
Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king,
and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.
Proverbs 29:14
If a king faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
Isaiah 16:5
then a throne will be established in steadfast love,
and on it will sit in faithfulness
in the tent of David
one who judges and seeks justice
and is swift to do righteousness.”
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