Parallel Verses
Amplified
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
New American Standard Bible
For a
King James Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Holman Bible
since a throne is established through righteousness.
International Standard Version
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.
A Conservative Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.
American Standard Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
Darby Translation
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
Julia Smith Translation
An abomination of kings to do injustice: for in justice shall the throne be prepared.
King James 2000
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
An abomination to kings [is] doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established.
Modern King James verseion
It is a hateful thing for kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness.
NET Bible
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
New Heart English Bible
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
The Emphasized Bible
The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
Webster
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
World English Bible
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Youngs Literal Translation
An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
Themes
Government » The kings of the earth
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
Kings » When good » Abhor wickedness
Righteousness » The throne of kings established by
The fruit of righteousness » What is established by righteousness
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
11
A just balance and [honest] scales are the Lord’s;
All the weights of the bag are His concern [established by His eternal principles].
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
Cross References
Proverbs 25:5
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:14
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
Deuteronomy 25:16
For everyone who does such things, everyone who acts unjustly [without personal integrity] is utterly repulsive to the Lord your God.
Psalm 99:4
The strength of the King loves justice and righteous judgment;
You have established fairness;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob (Israel).
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Proverbs 28:9
He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].
Luke 12:48
Revelation 19:11
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who was riding it is called Faithful and True (trustworthy, loyal, incorruptible, steady), and in righteousness He judges and wages war [on the rebellious nations].