Proverbs 16:12

New American Standard Bible

¹²It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
Because a ^(A)throne is established on righteousness.

Proverbs 16:12

New International Version

¹²Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.^(A)

⁵Take away the ^(A)wicked before the king,
And his ^(B)throne will be established in righteousness.

⁵remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,^(A)
and his throne will be established^(B) through righteousness.^(C)

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