Proverbs 16:12 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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 wages war.