Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.
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.
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.
Amplified
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
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 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; he made all the weights in the bag. 12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established. 13 Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.
Cross References
Proverbs 25:5
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:14
When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Deuteronomy 25:16
for anyone who does these things anyone who deals dishonestly is detestable to the LORD your God."
Psalm 99:4
A mighty king who loves justice, you have established fairness. You have exercised justice and righteousness over Jacob.
Proverbs 20:18
Make plans by seeking advice; make war by obtaining guidance.
Proverbs 28:9
If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.
Luke 12:48
But the servant who did things that deserved a beating without knowing it will receive a light beating. Much will be required from everyone to whom much has been given. But even more will be demanded from the one to whom much has been entrusted."
Revelation 19:11
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there was a white horse! Its rider is named Faithful and True. He administers justice and wages war righteously.