Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009) Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness. New American Standard Bible (©1995) It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. International Standard Version (©2012) Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established. King James 2000 Bible (©2003) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. American King James 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. Douay-Rheims Bible They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice. Darby Bible Translation It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness. English Revised Version It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Young's Literal Translation An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
Proverbs 16:13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. Proverbs 25:5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Proverbs 29:14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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