Proverbs 16:12 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:12 NIV (New International Version)
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12 NLT (New Living Translation)
A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.
Proverbs 16:12 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12 KJV (King James Version)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12 NKJV (New King James Version)
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12 MSG (The Message)
Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.
Proverbs 16:12 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, Because a throne is established on righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12 AMP (Amplified Bible)
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly, For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
Proverbs 16:12 NET (New English Translation)
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.