Proverbs 16:12
American King James Version (AKJV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.
Darby Bible (DBY)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
English Revised Version (ERV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
King James Version (KJV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
It is an abomination to kings to do wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Webster Bible (Webster)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
World English Bible (WEB)
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.