Matthew Poole Commentary - Proverbs 16:12 - 16:12

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Proverbs 16:12 - 16:12


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It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; they should not only abstain from all wicked practices, but abhor them both in their own persons, and in all their servants and subjects. It is too plain that he speaks not of the common practice, but of the duty of kings, as on Pro_16:10. And such affirmative expressions are oft used in Scripture to express men’s duty only, as 1Co_6:19, your body is (i.e. should be) the temple, &c.; and 1Co_7:32, careth, &c. i.e. ought to care.



The throne is established by righteousness; and (which is implied) weakened, and sometimes overthrown by unrighteousness; and therefore this is necessary for their own security and happiness.