10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice. 11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. 12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Proverbs 16:10–12
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Proverbs 25:4–6
4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth. 5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. 6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place o…
Proverbs 29:3–5
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it. 5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:13–15
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. 14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever. 15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Proverbs 11:1–2
1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. 2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 20:7–9
7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him. 8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes. 9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
Proverbs 20:27–29
27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being. 28 Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne. 29 The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
Proverbs 20:22–24
22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. 23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. 24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
Psalms 99:3–5
3 Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy! 4 The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob. 5 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!
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