Proverbs 16:12 “Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established t…”

Proverbs 16:12

Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

An abomination to kings [is] doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.

Bible in Basic English

Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

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Cross references

“an”

Proverbs 28:9 Luke 12:48 Deuteronomy 25:16

Proverbs 28:9 · BSB

Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

Luke 12:48 · BSB

But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be d…

Deuteronomy 25:16 · BSB

For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.

“for”

Proverbs 25:5 Proverbs 29:14 Proverbs 20:18 Psalm 99:4 Revelation 19:11

Proverbs 25:5 · BSB

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14 · BSB

A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.

Proverbs 20:18 · BSB

Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

Psalm 99:4 · BSB

The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Revelation 19:11 · BSB

Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

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