Proverbs 16:12
Parallel Translations


NASB: It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness. (GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
ASV: It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
BBE: Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
DBY: It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
JPS: It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
WBS: It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
WEB: It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
YLT: An abomination to kings [is] doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.

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