12They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.


In Context

9 The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.

10 Divination is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not err in judgment.

11 Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.

12 They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.

13 Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death : and the wise man will pacify it.

Proverbs 16:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:12[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:12Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:12It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:12An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.