An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.
KJV
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Parallel Translations
An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Cross References
Proverbs 25:5Proverbs 29:14Luke 12:48Proverbs 28:9Revelation 19:11Psalms 99:4Proverbs 20:18Deuteronomy 25:16
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