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


In Context

9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.

10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.

11 Honest scales and balances are from the Lord ; all the weights in the bag are of his making.

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

13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.

14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:12They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.

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.