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Proverbs 16:12

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

For a athrone is established on righteousness.

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Cross references

  1. aProv 25:5

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.

KJV 1900King James Version

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:

For the throne is established by righteousness.