Proverbs 16:12

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

Context

v.11A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.

v.12This passage

v.13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

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.