Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

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ગુજરાતી — નીતિવચનો ૧૬:૧૨: જ્યારે દુષ્ટ કર્મો કરવાથી રાજાઓને કંટાળો આવે છે, ત્યારે સારાં કામોથી રાજ્યાસન સ્થિર થાય છે.
हिन्दी — नीतिवचन १६:१२: दुष्टता करना राजाओं के लिये घृणित काम है, क्योंकि उनकी गद्दी धर्म ही से स्थिर रहती है।

10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

11Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

12It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

13Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

14The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.