Proverbs 16:12 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, 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.

Proverbs 16:12 Tagairtí Cros

2 Chronicles 17:5

Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Yehudah brought to Yehoshafat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.

Psalm 99:4

The King's strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Ya`akov.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!

Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 28:9

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 29:14

The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

Proverbs 29:4

The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

Luke 12:48

but he who didn't know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all who do such things, [even] all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God.

Revelation 19:11

I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.