American Standard Version
"It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness. "
— Proverbs 16:12, American Standard Version
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”
“It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.”
“Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.”
“They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.”
“Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.”
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.