Proverbs 16:12 - Revised Standard Version

It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established and made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

Kings detest wicked deeds, for their thrones are founded on righteousness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.

Proverbs 16:12 Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:5

Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat; and he had great riches and honor.

Psalm 99:4

Mighty King, lover of justice, thou hast established equity; thou hast executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.

Proverbs 25:5

take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 28:9

If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.

Luke 12:48

But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are an abomination to the Lord your God.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! He who sat upon it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.