Proverbs 16:12 - 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.

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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.

English Standard Version 2016

¹² It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 16:12 Tagairtí Cros

2 Chronicles 17:5

And the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Juda brought presents to Josaphat. And he acquired immense riches, and much glory.

Psalm 99:4

Go ye into his gates with praise, into his courts with hymns: and give glory to him. Praise ye his name:

Proverbs 16:13

Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.

Proverbs 20:18

Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.

Proverbs 25:5

Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice.

Proverbs 28:9

He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.

Proverbs 29:14

The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:4

A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.

Luke 12:48

But he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required: and to whom they have committed much, of him they will demand the more.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For the Lord thy God abhorreth him that doth these things: and he hateth all injustice.

Revelation 19:11

And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called faithful and true, and with justice doth he judge and fight.