Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.

International Standard Version

Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.

A Conservative Version

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).

Bible in Basic English

Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

An abomination of kings to do injustice: for in justice shall the throne be prepared.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

An abomination to kings [is] doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established.

Modern King James verseion

It is a hateful thing for kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness.

NET Bible

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

New Heart English Bible

It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

The Emphasized Bible

The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.

Webster

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

World English Bible

It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Youngs Literal Translation

An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
It is an abomination
תּעבה תּועבה 
Tow`ebah 
Usage: 117

to kings
מלך 
melek 
Usage: 2521

רשׁע 
Resha` 
Usage: 30

for the throne
כּסּה כּסּא 
Kicce' 
Usage: 135

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

11 A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work. 12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
For a throne is established on righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:5

take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are an abomination to the LORD your God.

Psalm 99:4

The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.

Proverbs 28:9

If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Luke 12:48

But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.

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