Proverbs 16:12 - Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² 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)

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

Common English Bible

¹² Kings detest wicked deeds, for their thrones are founded on righteousness.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹² 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

And the Lord confirmed the kingdom in his hand. And all of Judah gave gifts to Jehoshaphat. And innumerable riches were brought to him, and much glory.

Psalm 99:4

Enter his gates with confession, his courts with hymns, and acknowledge him. Praise his name.

Proverbs 16:13

Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are strengthened by counsels. And wars are to be handled by governments.

Proverbs 25:5

Take away impiety from the face of the king, and his throne shall be made firm by justice.

Proverbs 28:9

Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.

Proverbs 29:14

The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.

Proverbs 29:4

A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.

Luke 12:48

Yet he who did not know, and who acted in a way that deserves a beating, will be beaten fewer times. So then, of all to whom much has been given, much will be required. And of those to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be asked.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For the Lord your God abominates him who does these things, and he loathes all injustice.

Revelation 19:11

And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And he who was sitting upon it was called Faithful and True. And with justice does he judge and fight.