World English Bible
"It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness."
— Proverbs 16:12, World English Bible
“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. ”
“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 plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.