Proverbs 16:12 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”
Proverbs 16:12 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 16:12 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 16:12 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.”
Proverbs 16:12 — World English Bible
Proverbs 16:12 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.”
Proverbs 16:12 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 16:12 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“An abomination to kings <FI>is<Fi> doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.”
Proverbs 16:12 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 16:12 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.”
Proverbs 16:12 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 16:12 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.”
Proverbs 16:12 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 16:12 in Context — Proverbs 16
10 Des oracles sont sur les lèvres du roi: Sa bouche ne doit pas être infidèle quand il juge.
11 Le poids et la balance justes sont à l’Éternel; Tous les poids du sac sont son ouvrage.
12 Les rois ont horreur de faire le mal, Car c’est par la justice que le trône s’affermit.
13 Les lèvres justes gagnent la faveur des rois, Et ils aiment celui qui parle avec droiture.
14 La fureur du roi est un messager de mort, Et un homme sage doit l’apaiser.
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What Does Proverbs 16:12 Mean?
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