12 Kings detest wrongdoing,

for a throne is established through righteousness.

12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,

for the throne is established by righteousness.

12 A king detests wrongdoing,

for his rule is built on justice.

12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,

For a throne is established by righteousness.

12 Kings hate those who do wrong,

because governments only continue if they are fair.

12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness;

For the throne is established by righteousness.

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

12 Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings 

because a throne is established through righteousness. 

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,

since a throne is established through righteousness.

12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,

for the throne is established by righteousness.

12 An abomination to kings is doing evil,

for by righteousness the throne will be established.

12 A king hates it when his people do what is wrong.

A ruler is made secure when they do what is right.

12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,

For a throne is established on righteousness.