Proverbs 16:12 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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; and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat; and he had great riches and honor.

Psalm 99:4

Mighty King, lover of justice, thou hast established equity; thou hast executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 16:13

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

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.

Proverbs 25:5

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

Proverbs 28:9

If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.

Luke 12:48

But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are an abomination to the Lord your God.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! He who sat upon it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.