Proverbs 16:12 - The Scriptures 1998 It is an abomination for sovereigns To commit wrongness, For a throne is established by righteousness. More versionsKing 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. |