Contradiction with Proverbs 29:12
This verse suggests that a ruler who listens to lies will have corrupt officials, which contrasts with Proverbs 16:12 that emphasizes the establishment of a throne through righteousness.
Proverbs 29:12: If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:9
It observes that man has power over others to their detriment, contradicting the idea that justice is the foundation of leadership in Proverbs 16:12.
Ecclesiastes 8:9: All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: [there is] a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:9
God warns that a king will exploit his power for personal gain, conflicting with the principle that a throne is established through justice, as noted in Proverbs 16:12.
1 Samuel 8:9: Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them. [hearken...: or, obey] [howbeit...: or, notwithstanding when thou hast solemnly protested against them then thou shalt]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:25
Ahab’s willingness to do evil due to Jezebel’s influence stands against the notion that righteousness stabilizes authority, as stated in Proverbs 16:12.
1 Kings 21:25: But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. [stirred...: or, incited]
Contradiction with Micah 3:11
This verse highlights leaders accepting bribes and misleading people, opposing the claim in Proverbs 16:12 that righteousness upholds a ruler’s authority.
Micah 3:11: The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, [Is] not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us. [and say: Heb. saying]