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Righteous Rule
A daily reflection on leadership & influence, rooted in Scripture.
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Scripture for this reflection
Proverbs 16:12, Psalm 72:1-4
Proverbs 16:12
World English Bible
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
King James Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Psalm 72:1-4
World English Bible
God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son. He will judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness. He will judge the poor of the people. He will save the children of the needy, and will break the oppressor in pieces.
King James Version
Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son. He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Read these passages alongside today’s devotional. Take a moment to reflect on how they apply to your faith, family, and work.