It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It is an abomination to kings ... —This and the following verse are, like Proverbs 16:10, descriptive of the ideal king who, above…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness The Targum is,``the abomination of kings are they that work wickedne…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Put those in power who know how to speak effectively.