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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Proverbs 16:12
The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,since a throne is established through righteousness.
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,since a throne is established through righteousness.
Hebrew Names Version
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, For the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, For the throne is established by righteousness.
King James Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
English Standard Version
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
New American Standard Bible
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, Because a throne is established on righteousness.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, Because a throne is established on righteousness.
New Century Version
Kings hate those who do wrong, because governments only continue if they are fair.
Kings hate those who do wrong, because governments only continue if they are fair.
Amplified Bible
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly, For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly, For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
World English Bible
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, For the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, For the throne is established by righteousness.
Geneva Bible (1587)
It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.
It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.
Legacy Standard Bible
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,For in righteousness a throne is established.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,For in righteousness a throne is established.
Berean Standard Bible
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Contemporary English Version
Justice makes rulers powerful. They should hate evil
Justice makes rulers powerful. They should hate evil
Complete Jewish Bible
It is an abomination for a king to do evil, for the throne is made secure by righteousness.
It is an abomination for a king to do evil, for the throne is made secure by righteousness.
Darby Translation
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
Easy-to-Read Version
Kings hate to see anyone doing wrong, because kingdoms grow strong only when everyone is honest and fair.
Kings hate to see anyone doing wrong, because kingdoms grow strong only when everyone is honest and fair.
George Lamsa Translation
Kings who commit wickedness are an abomination; for a throne is established by righteousness.
Kings who commit wickedness are an abomination; for a throne is established by righteousness.
Good News Translation
Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.
Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.
Lexham English Bible
An abomination to kings is doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established.
An abomination to kings is doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established.
Literal Translation
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is made firm by righteousness.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is made firm by righteousness.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
It is a greate abhominacio when kynges are wycked, for a kynges seate shulde be holden vp wt righteousnesse.
It is a greate abhominacio when kynges are wycked, for a kynges seate shulde be holden vp wt righteousnesse.
American Standard Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
King James Version (1611)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Wicked doers are an abhomination to the kyng, for a kynges seate shoulde be holden vp with ryghteousnesse.
Wicked doers are an abhomination to the kyng, for a kynges seate shoulde be holden vp with ryghteousnesse.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.
An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.
English Revised Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Thei that don wickidli ben abhomynable to the king; for the trone of the rewme is maad stidfast bi riytfulnesse.
Thei that don wickidli ben abhomynable to the king; for the trone of the rewme is maad stidfast bi riytfulnesse.
Update Bible Version
It is disgusting to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
It is disgusting to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Webster's Bible Translation
[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
New English Translation
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
New King James Version
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.
New Living Translation
A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.
A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.
New Life Bible
It is a hated thing for kings to do what is wrong. For a throne is built on what is right.
It is a hated thing for kings to do what is wrong. For a throne is built on what is right.
New Revised Standard
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Douay-Rheims Bible
They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
Revised Standard Version
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, 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.
An abomination to kings [is] doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
THE MESSAGE
Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.
Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
Contextual Overview
12 The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
an: Proverbs 28:9, Deuteronomy 25:16, Luke 12:48
for: Proverbs 20:18, Proverbs 25:5, Proverbs 29:14, Psalms 99:4, Revelation 19:11
Reciprocal: Psalms 89:14 - habitation Psalms 97:2 - habitation Psalms 101:8 - early Proverbs 8:7 - an abomination to Proverbs 16:10 - A divine sentence Proverbs 20:8 - General Proverbs 20:28 - his Proverbs 29:4 - king Proverbs 31:9 - General Acts 24:25 - righteousness
Cross-References
Genesis 16:5
Then said Sarai unto Abram: My wrong, is, on thee! I, gave my handmaid into thy broom, and when she seeth that she hath conceived, then am lightly esteemed in her eyes Yahweh judge betwixt me and her.
Then said Sarai unto Abram: My wrong, is, on thee! I, gave my handmaid into thy broom, and when she seeth that she hath conceived, then am lightly esteemed in her eyes Yahweh judge betwixt me and her.
Genesis 16:8
So he said Hagar! handmaid of Sarai! Whence hast thou come, and whither wouldst thou go? And she said, From the face of Sarai, my lady, am, I, fleeing.
So he said Hagar! handmaid of Sarai! Whence hast thou come, and whither wouldst thou go? And she said, From the face of Sarai, my lady, am, I, fleeing.
Genesis 21:20
And it came to pass that God was with the boy, and he grew, - and dwelt in the desert, and he became as he grew up, an archer,
And it came to pass that God was with the boy, and he grew, - and dwelt in the desert, and he became as he grew up, an archer,
Genesis 27:40
And on thy sword, shalt thou live, And thy brother, shalt thou serve: But it shall come to pass when thou shalt rove at large, Then shalt thou break his yoke from off thy neck.
And on thy sword, shalt thou live, And thy brother, shalt thou serve: But it shall come to pass when thou shalt rove at large, Then shalt thou break his yoke from off thy neck.
Job 11:12
But, an empty person, will get sense, when, a wild ass's colt, is born a man!
But, an empty person, will get sense, when, a wild ass's colt, is born a man!
Gill's Notes on the Bible
[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness,.... The Targum is,
"the abomination of kings are they that work wickedness.''
It should be an abomination to kings to commit wickedness themselves, and those that do it should be abhorred by them, or they should show their resentment at it by removing them from their presence, or by punishing them: and though there have been such kings as David,
Psalms 101:4; yet there are but few such; this is not true of kings in common; and therefore rather expresses what they should be than what they are; but is perfectly applicable to Christ, who loves righteousness and hates iniquity, Psalms 45:7;
for the throne is established by righteousness; this is the support, strength, and security of every kingdom, and of the thrones of kings; and it is with judgment and righteousness that the throne of Christ is established; yea, justice and judgment are the habitation of his throne, Isaiah 9:7.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 16:12. It is an abomination to kings, &c. — In all these verses the wise man refers to monarchical government rightly administered. And the proverbs on this subject are all plain.
