Proverbs 16:12 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹² Wicked behaviour is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.

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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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Proverbs 16:12 Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:5

So the Lord established the kingdom in his hand. Then all Judah brought him tribute, and he had riches and honour in abundance.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.

Proverbs 20:18

Finalise plans with counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 28:9

Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law – even his prayer is detestable.

Proverbs 29:14

A king who judges the poor with fairness – his throne will be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a person who demands ‘contributions’ demolishes it.

Luke 12:48

But the one who did not know and did what deserved   punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be expected.   ,

Deuteronomy 25:16

For everyone who does such things and acts unfairly is detestable to the Lord your God.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened,  and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True,  and with justice he judges and makes war.