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


In Context

9 A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

11 Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

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

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

14 The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a 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 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 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.