Catholic Public Domain Version
"Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice. "
— Proverbs 16:12, Catholic Public Domain 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. ”
“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.”
The heart of man disposes his way. But it is for Lord to direct his steps.
Foreknowledge is in the lips of the king. His mouth shall not err in judgment.
Weights and scales are judgments of the Lord. And all the stones in the bag are his work.
Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.
Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved.
The indignation of a king is a herald of death. And the wise man will appease it.
In the cheerfulness of the king’s countenance, there is life. And his clemency is like belated rain.