Proverbs 16:12
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16:12Doing wickedness42 is an abomination to kings,
because a throne43 is established in righteousness.
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- 42 The “wickedness” mentioned here (רֶשַׁע, resha’) might better be understood as a criminal act, for the related word “wicked” can also mean the guilty criminal. If a king is trying to have a righteous administration, he will detest any criminal acts.
- 43 The “throne” represents the administration, or the decisions made from the throne by the king, and so the word is a metonymy of adjunct (cf. “his rule”).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
An abomination to kings is doing evil,
for by righteousness the throne will be established.
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KJV 1900King James Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:
For the throne is established by righteousness.
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