Proverbs 16:12

NETBible

Doing wickedness 1  is an abomination to kings, because a throne 2  is established in righteousness.

NIV ©

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

NASB ©

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

NLT ©

A king despises wrongdoing, for his rule depends on his justice.

MSG ©

Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.

BBE ©

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

NRSV ©

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

NKJV ©

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

KJV
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NETBible

Doing wickedness 1  is an abomination to kings, because a throne 2  is established in righteousness.

NET Notes

1 sn The “wickedness” mentioned here (רֶשַׁע, resha’) might better be understood as a criminal act, for the related word “wicked” can also mean the guilty criminal. If a king is trying to have a righteous administration, he will detest any criminal acts.

2 tn The “throne” represents the administration, or the decisions made from the throne by the king, and so the word is a metonymy of adjunct (cf. NLT “his rule”).