Proverbs 16:12 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:12 MSG (The Message)
Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.
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 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12 NCV (New Century Version)
Kings hate those who do wrong, because governments only continue if they are fair.
Proverbs 16:12 ASV (American Standard Version)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12 NIV (New International Version)
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through 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 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 NLT (New Living Translation)
A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.
Proverbs 16:12 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Kings and leaders despise wrongdoing, for the true authority to rule and reign is built on a foundation of 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.