Proverbs 16:12

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

11 A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

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

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

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through 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.