Proverbs 16:12 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 16:12

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10 Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

11 ^aHonest weights and scales are the Lord’s;
All the weights in the bag are His¹ work.

12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For ^aa throne is established by righteousness.

13 ^aRighteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will ^aappease it.

15 In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a ^acloud of the latter rain.

16 ^aHow much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:12

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American Standard Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

Amplified® Bible
It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established {and} made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).

Contemporary English Version
Justice makes rulers powerful. They should hate evil

Darby English Version
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.

Good News Bible
Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.

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

New American Standard Bible
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.

New International Version
Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.

New King James Version
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A king acts abominably when he commits wicked acts, For a throne becomes established on righteousness.

Revised Standard Version
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, 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.

New English Translation
Doing wickedness¹ is an abomination to kings, because a throne² is established in righteousness.

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