Proverbs 16:12
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse.”
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Proverbs 16:12 Context
10A diuine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in iudgement. 11A iust weight and ballance are the Lords: all the weights of the bagge are his worke. 12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right. 14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.
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[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
- King James Version
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
- Basic English Bible
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
- Darby Bible
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
- Webster's Bible
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
- World English Bible
An abomination to kings [is] doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
- Youngs Literal Bible
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible