Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleWicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness. King James Bible It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. American Standard Version It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness. Darby Bible Translation It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness. Douay-Rheims Bible They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice. English Revised Version It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Young's Literal Translation An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established. Proverbs 16:12 /proverbs/16-12.htm">Proverbs 16:12 /proverbs/16-12.htm">Proverbs 16:12 |