Proverbs 16:12 - New Revised Standard Version

¹² 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

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.

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

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

Psalm 99:4

Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 16:13

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

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by taking advice; wage war by following wise guidance.

Proverbs 25:5

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

Proverbs 28:9

When one will not listen to the law, even one's prayers are an abomination.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor with equity, his throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.

Luke 12:48

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

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are abhorrent 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 in righteousness he judges and makes war.