Proverbs 16:12

Proverbs 16:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
• New International Version (NIV)Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
• English Standard Version (ESV)It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
• New King James Version (NKJV)It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.

Context of Proverbs 16:12

10An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment. 11The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work. It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright. 14The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

Proverbs 16:12 word by word

תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת מְ֭לָכִים עֲשׂ֣וֹת רֶ֑שַׁע כִּ֥י בִ֝צְדָקָ֗ה יִכּ֥וֹן כִּסֵּֽא׃Read the interlinear

• abominationתּוֹעֵבַהtô‛êbah tô‛êbah · abominationH8441
• kingsמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• wickednessרֶ֫שַׁעresha‛ · wickednessH7562
• throneכִּסֵּאkissê' kissêh · throneH3678
• establishedכּוּןkûn · to establish: establishH3559
• righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666

Cross-references for Proverbs 16:12

• Proverbs 28:9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
• Deuteronomy 25:16For every one that doeth such things, every one that doeth unrighteousness, is an abomination to Jehovah thy God.
• Luke 12:48but he who knew [it] not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. And to every one to whom much has been given, much shall be required from him; and to whom [men] have committed much, they will ask from him the more.
• Proverbs 20:18Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
• Proverbs 25:5take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
• Proverbs 29:14A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
• Psalms 99:4And the strength of the king that loveth justice. Thou hast established equity: it is thou that executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
• Revelation 19:11And I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and one sitting on it, [called] Faithful and True, and he judges and makes war in righteousness.

Commentaries on Proverbs 16:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12It is an abomination to kings, etc. - In all these verses the wise man refers to monarchical government rightly administered. And the proverbs on this subject are all plain.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12Verse 12 The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-13These proverbs assume a wise and godly king (see Isaiah 9:6–7). Many of Israel’s kings loved wrongdoing and hated truth, like Ahab in 1 Kings 21.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Rulers are rightly expected, by their position, to hate evil; for their power is sustained by righteousness.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 16:12

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Commentaries on Proverbs 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings