Proverbs 16:12
What does Proverbs 16:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
KJV
King James Version · 1611It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862An abomination to kings <FI>is<Fi> doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
- Proverbs 20:18
Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.
- Luke 12:48
but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.
- Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
- Deuteronomy 25:16
For all that do such things, even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.
- Revelation 19:11
And I saw the heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon called Faithful and True; and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
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