Proverbs 16:12

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

In context

10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
KJV King James Version: It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
WEB World English Bible: It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
ASV American Standard Version: It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: An abomination to kings [is] doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
DBY Darby Translation: It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
WBS Webster Bible: It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.