Proverbs 16:12 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: 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.

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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).

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American Standard Version (1901)

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

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Common English Bible

¹² Kings detest wicked deeds, for their thrones are founded on righteousness.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

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

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