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Proverbs 16:12

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12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:

For zthe throne is established by righteousness.

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Footnotes

  1. zch. 25:5. So ch. 20:28. & 29:14.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

It is an abomination to kings to do evil,

for the throne is established by righteousness.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Kings detest wrongdoing,

for a throne is established through righteousness.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,

since a throne is established through righteousness.

NLTNew Living Translation

A king detests wrongdoing,

for his rule is built on justice.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

An abomination to kings is doing evil,

for by righteousness the throne will be established.