Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.
In context
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps. 10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: His mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: All the weights of the bag are his work. 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right. 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: But a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:12 in the NIV
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 16:12 in the ESV
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.